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Jalandhar on Alert After Military-Grade Drones Intercepted Near Army Depot
Panic gripped the city of Jalandhar, Punjab, on Thursday night after multiple military-grade drones were reportedly spotted flying at low altitudes near Suranussi, where a sensitive Indian Army depot is located. The incident unfolded amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, further intensifying local fears.
According to eyewitnesses, the drones were first seen around 9:15 PM, moving from Kartarpur toward Kapurthala, before changing course toward Maqsudan, home to the army facility. Students at the Dr BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT) observed the drones and captured videos as they hovered dangerously close — some flying just 500–600 meters above the ground.
Simultaneously, the region was plunged into a precautionary blackout, leaving many students navigating the dark campus unaware of the aerial threat above. “We saw strange lights in the sky—bright lasers, followed by loud explosions,” said a third-year BTech student. The sound of interceptor missiles launching and striking the UAVs echoed throughout the campus.
By 11:30 PM, the Jalandhar District Public Relations Office confirmed that all hostile drones were neutralized. However, no official details have yet been released regarding the drones’ origin or specific mission.
The intense night saw dozens of explosions, leaving the ground trembling and the sky illuminated with interception lasers. Students, terrified by the proximity of the incident, began evacuating hostels, many returning to their hometowns. “I couldn’t stay another night after that,” one student said while leaving for Dehradun.
NIT authorities confirmed that over 5,000 hostel students were evacuated by early morning Friday, citing safety concerns. Only a few faculty members and essential staff remain on campus. A spokesperson stated, “Our top priority is the safety of students. We are monitoring the situation closely.”
Nearby CT College students also reported drone sightings and shared videos online. Authorities are currently investigating the attack, with police and army personnel scanning debris across fields to trace drone parts for forensic analysis.
Social media has since been flooded with first-hand accounts. One student wrote: “It felt like a warzone. We need to stay alert now more than ever.”
