Jaisalmer, May 11 -- In a precautionary move, the district administration of Jaisalmer has declared a blackout from 7.30 pm until 6 am on May 12.

The official announcement urges all residents to switch off all lights in their homes and the surrounding areas during this period.

"All the citizens of Jaisalmer are requested that, as a precautionary measure, a blackout is declared from 7.30 pm today to 6 am tomorrow. Everyone should keep the lights in their homes and surroundings switched off," read instructions from the Jaisalmer district administration.

The Jaisalmer district administration has issued the guidelines as part of security protocols amid tensions between India and Pakistan.

According to the official notification, all househ...