Shops and Cinema Halls in Mohali to Maintain Closure from Dawn till Dusk
Due to the escalating kerfuffle between India and Pakistan, Mohali, Punjab has rolled out some strict safety measures:
- Cinema Halls and Shopping Malls: These popular spots are now required to shutter their doors from 8 PM to 6 AM each day. This restriction is part of a broader plan to lessen potential targets during nighttime hours [4][5].
- Power and Lighting: complete darkness is being enforced during the night. The use of inverters, generators, and solar lights for outdoor lighting, including billboards and streetlights, is forbidden until further notice. This is to thwart any misuse of outdoor lighting that could attract drone or terrorist attacks [4][5].
- Public Guidelines: Residents are urged to stay indoors after dark unless it's urgent. In the event of a siren or alert signal, citizens are to heed all government-issued instructions promptly and minimize their lighting [4]. Moreover, the use of firecrackers and high-beam DJ or laser lights is strictly prohibited during evening hours [4].
These precautions are designed to safeguard the public and are enforced by the district administration under applicable laws and regulations [4][5].
- In the event of war-and-conflicts or political unrest, residents of Mohali are urged to adhere to general-news updates regarding the situation, as the current blackout instructions apply unless further notice is given.
- During the blackout, residents are recommended to avoid venturing out after 8 PM unless necessary, as an alert or siren may indicate potential danger and require immediate compliance with instructions from the district administration.
- The district administration in Mohali has prohibited the use of firecrackers, high-beam DJ or laser lights, and outdoor lighting alternatives like inverters, generators, and solar lights, as they could potentially attract drone or terrorist attacks.
- The nighttime blackout in Mohali, Punjab, is extended to shopping malls and cinema halls, which must close from 8 PM to 6 AM daily, following the district administration's enforcement under applicable laws and regulations to ensure public safety.
