India, May 9 -- Air raid sirens rang out in Chandigarh and Patiala on Friday morning amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The alerts comes just hours after India thwarted a missile and drone attack by Pakistan on 3 military bases.

The deputy commissioner of Chandigarh, Nishant Kumar Yadav, advised people to remain indoors and stay away from balconies.

"An Air warning has been received from Air force station of possible attack. Sirens are being sounded. All are advised to remain indoors and away from balconies," the Chandigarh DC said in its advisory.

Residents in Patiala district were also advised to remain indoors and stay calm. The district also announced a closure of all educational institutionals until further.

"All re...