Sirens are ringing in 29 districts of Pakistan: The possibility of India’s possible action has created an atmosphere of fear in Pakistan. Due to the apprehension that India, especially after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, may take drastic steps, the Pakistan government has ordered an air siren system in 29 districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. These sirens will be used to give citizens immediately warning of emergency airstrikes. This order has been given by the Civil Defense Department to the Deputy Commissioners of the concerned districts, in which they have been instructed to instantly siren and submit the report.
Major cities and districts selected for sirens
India-Pakistan War:-According to the information given by the Government of Pakistan, four sirens will be installed in important cities like Peshawar, Abbottabad, Mardan, Kohat, Swat, Dera Ismail Khan and Bannu. One siren will be installed in each of the remaining 22 districts. It includes lower dir, Chitral, Kurram, Naushera, Haripur, Bajaur, Hungu, Waziristan, Orakzai and other border areas. It is particularly notable that all these districts are located 300 to 500 kilometers from the Line of Control. Therefore, Pakistan has become alert to the possibility of action not only in the border areas but also in internal provinces.
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Pakistan’s concerns increased due to Pahalgam attack
After the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan fears a strict military response from India, targeting the Indian security force personnel. In this backdrop, the Pakistani government has taken this precautionary stance. Pakistani defense experts, political leaders and military officials are constantly expressing concern through media and predicting the possibility of a surgical strike or airstrike by India.
Siren installation photos on the bajaur surface
Photos of siren being installed in Bajaur area of Pakistan have come out and have gone viral on social media. The region is not only near the Line of India-Pakistan Control, but is also bordering Afghanistan. It is also speculated that these siren systems can be used not only to protect against Indian actions, but can also be done to protect against possible attacks from Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s war preparations begin
The fear of Indian action has increased so much that the Pakistani army is also conducting war exercises. The army has increased its activities in the border areas, creating a stressful atmosphere. Pakistan is constantly trying to be vigilant, as there may be an accurate and harsh counter attack from India.
Peace in India, but vigilance continues
Meanwhile, although India has not officially announced any direct action, the government has clearly indicated that India is committed to responding to the Pahalgam attack. The whole world, including Pakistan, knows that India is committed to peace, but it will not hesitate to take any drastic steps for the security of the country.
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A shadow of fear in siren’s voice
Although the sirens of airstrikes in Pakistan have not started ringing yet, there is a clear shadow of possible Indian action behind it. Fear of Indian retaliation, political instability in Pakistan and ending control over terrorists, all these factors have brought Pakistan to dangerous position. It will be important to see how all these developments will affect India-Pakistan relations in future.
