Ahmedabad: Tensions between India and Pakistan had been emerging in fresh days, resulting in heightened security features alongside the border spaces, specifically in Gujarat and Rajasthan. In reaction to the aggravating state of affairs, a number of trains running in key areas had been cancelled to verify public protection.
The Western Railway, by the use of a put up at the social media platform X, knowledgeable the general public concerning the cancellation of 5 trains at the Bhuj, Rajkot, and Gandhidham routes. The trains affected come with the Superfast Express and particular trains scheduled for May 9 and 10, 2025.
The cancelled trains are — Ahmedabad–Bhuj Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Train No. 94801) on May 9, 2025, and its go back provider, Bhuj–Ahmedabad Namo Bharat Rapid Rail (Train No. 94802), on May 10, 2025.
Additionally, the Jodhpur–Gandhidham Superfast Express (Train No. 22483) on May 9, 2025, and its go back provider, Gandhidham–Jodhpur Superfast Express (Train No. 22484) on May 10, 2025, have additionally been cancelled.
The Bhuj–Rajkot–Bhuj Special Train (Train No. 09446/09445) scheduled for May 10, 2025, has additionally been cancelled. In addition to the educate cancellations, the Gujarat govt has imposed a ban on flying drones and bursting firecrackers at any public or personal occasions around the state till May 15, 2025.
The govt has appealed to the general public to stick to those tips and steer clear of being attentive to rumors that can unfold in such unstable instances.
A key assembly chaired by way of the Chief Minister of Gujarat has been held to evaluate the location and fortify the significance of public cooperation. Further, in Rajasthan, identical security features had been installed position.
In border spaces reminiscent of Jaisalmer, the flying of drones and bursting of firecrackers has been banned right through occasions, together with weddings, till May 15.
Additionally, a two-day blackout has been declared in Mount Abu on May 9 and 10, 2025, between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Tourists from different states, together with Gujarat, had been requested to go back to their motels prior to 7 p.m. and make sure all lighting fixtures are off right through the blackout duration.