India, May 10 -- Blackout was reimposed in Rajasthan's Barmer district following reported drone attacks and explosions near critical defence infrastructure on Saturday night, just hours after an India-Pakistan ceasefire announcement.

Air raid sirens went off around 8.35pm and district collector Tina Dabi issued an emergency message: "Urgent alert - incoming air raid. Urgent blackout to be observed in the district."

Three explosions were heard near the Uttarlai Air Force Station, a key military base in Barmer between 8.50pm and 9.30pm. Locals reported spotting a drone-like structure over the District Collectorate building, with similar alerts also received from the Sedwa region.

Multiple attempted drone attacks were effectively neutrali...