New Delhi, May 8 -- Loud explosions, sirens heard in Jammu; blackout enforced in Kishtwar, say eyewitnesses.

In swift response, the Indian defence systems neutralised many of them and activated air raid sirens.

Further, a complete blackout has been enforced in Kishtwar of Jammu Division, and sirens are being heard throughout the district.

"Complete blackout in Jammu. Loud explosions-bombing, shelling, or missile strikes suspected. Fret not-Mata Vaishno Devi is with us, and so are the valiant Indian Armed Forces." wrote Sesh Paul Vaid, former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir.

(This is a developing story.)

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