Panic spread across Chandigarh—joint capital of Punjab and Haryana—after air raid sirens blared early Friday, prompting fears of another Pakistani strike. A full blackout had already been enforced the night before, with warnings issued to residents to stay indoors. The Punjab & Haryana High Court suspended regular proceedings, while key sectors received direct alerts. Mohali and Panchkula also experienced heightened alerts, though Panchkula saw initial confusion due to delayed communication.