“Transfer to the bottom, use sandbags”: As Pakistan continues to shell, drone attacks continue to shell
A man damaged his belongings during the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan on May 9, 2025 in India and Pakistan, and his property was damaged. Image source: PTI
As Pakistan continues major artillery shootings throughout the control line in Jamu and Kashmir, various regional governments have issued guidelines for residents to stay safe during the shelling.
Pakistani forces have caused several ceasefires along the control line since Operation Sindor began on 7 May 2025. Five people, including a senior J&K government official and a two-year-old girl, were killed by mortar shelling and drone strikes hit by Pakistan
Therefore, Deputy Commissioner Poonch and the Kathua Regional Government have issued the following guidelines for people living near the border.
Key security steps in the shelling process, especially in border areas:
Move to the bottom layer:
Stay at the bottom to reduce exposure to direct hits. The upper layer is more fragile.
Use sandbags or soil bags:
Place sandbags or soil-filled bags on the roof (especially single-story houses) and test for a long time to absorb the effects of shell debris and reduce damage.
Avoid doors and windows
Stay away from glass windows and doors causing increasing damage from broken glass.
Turn off gases and appliances
Prevent fire hazards by turning off cooking gas, heaters and unnecessary electrical applications
Lying with the veil
If caught outside, lie in a low speed area and protect your head with your arms or a solid operation
Prepare an emergency kit
Includes first aid, water, dry food, flash, battery-powered radio and important documents.
Follow official instructions
Listen to local authorities or radio/TV announcements for updates and evacuation orders.
The Pakistani shelling was accompanied by a wave of drone attacks targeting 26 locations in India (from Jamu and Kashmir to Gujarat) the next night (May 9, 2025). Throughout the western border, several states have recovered the debris that fell from India after intercepting these drones and drones. In Ferozepur, Punjab, the projectile crashed by a Pakistani drone was destroyed by an air defense system and landed in a house in the village of Khai Pheme Ke, building was set up, and fired and injured three people.
Therefore, the police in Faridabad issued a guide to “Guidelines for Safety and Sense in Air Attack Programs”. In addition to other tips, including the routine routine of breathing in 4-4-4-4 box to calm the nerves and maintain the family, it recommends the following:
A guide to safety and sanity in air strike scenarios
Saving lives is a priority in determining the safest room in a house (a room without windows). If you are outside, lie in a secure structure or low position nearby. Don’t run outside to record or video immediately.
Keep the emergency kit ready to keep your ID card, essential medicines, water, dry food, mobile charger, flashlight kit that can be picked up quickly.
Avoid rumors and trust only official information. Get updates only from reliable sources like Reliable Resources (NDMA), AIR, and DD News. Verify news circulates on WhatsApp, Twitter or Facebook.
publishing – May 10, 2025 at 02:26 pm ist
