World
Amritsar District Implements Citywide Blackout Amid Reports of Explosions
Amritsar, India— The Amritsar district administration has reinitiated a precautionary blackout across the city, urging all residents to remain indoors and refrain from gathering outside.
The directive follows reports of loud explosions in various parts of the city, particularly in the vicinity of the Amritsar airport.
According to the District Public Relations Officer (DPRO), the blackout is being enforced as a measure of utmost caution.
Citizens have been instructed to switch off all external lights and avoid any outdoor activity until further notice. The DPRO emphasized, “Please stay at home, do not panic, and ensure all outside lights are turned off.”
The entire city is currently experiencing a power outage, consistent with blackout protocols.
Multiple loud blasts were reportedly heard earlier in the evening, prompting heightened security measures and a swift response from emergency services.
While no official confirmation has been provided regarding the source of the explosions, authorities are actively monitoring the situation and conducting investigations to determine the cause.
Residents are advised to stay calm, adhere strictly to official instructions, and follow updates through trusted government communication channels.
Crime
Video Shows Gunman Nael Jalani Shooting Inside Ateneo de Zamboanga University campus in Barangay Tumaga, Zamboanga City
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Two students were reportedly injured in an alleged shooting at a private university high school campus in Zamboanga City on Tuesday morning, prompting a major police response and an investigation into how a firearm entered the school premises.
According to initial reports, a student allegedly opened fire inside the university’s high school campus. The incident caused panic among students and staff as authorities responded to the scene.
Local reports also indicated that the suspect livestreamed the shooting on social media, including through Facebook. Some local media outlets have identified the alleged gunman as Nael Jalani, although police have not yet independently confirmed the suspect’s identity.
Police officials said two students were victims of the shooting, but their current medical conditions were still being determined as authorities continued their investigation.
Police Regional Office 9 spokesperson Police Major Shellamie Chang said investigators were working to establish the identity of the suspect and determine how the firearm was brought onto the university campus.
Authorities have not yet released comprehensive details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, including the suspect’s motive or whether the victims were specifically targeted.
Reports indicate that the alleged shooter broadcast portions of the incident through a social media livestream.
The livestream reportedly showed the shooting unfolding inside the university high school campus. Authorities are expected to examine the social media material as part of the investigation and to establish a detailed timeline of the incident.
Some reports have also circulated claims that multiple people may have been killed, but those reports had not been fully confirmed by authorities at the time of the initial information.
The Police Regional Office 9 is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, including how the firearm was brought into the private university.
Investigators are expected to interview witnesses and examine available surveillance footage and social media evidence as they work to determine what happened.
Authorities have not yet released a confirmed motive for the shooting.
The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are expected to provide additional information regarding the victims’ conditions, the suspect’s identity and any potential charges as more facts become available.