DC Ambala bans use of inverter, generators for outdoor lights, allow the same for indoor use
Kamalpreet Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ May 9,2025
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, authorities in Haryana’s Ambala on Friday ordered a complete blackout from 8 pm till 6 am.
Deputy commissioner Ambala Ajay Singh Tomar, IAS has issued an orders banning the use of inverter, generator and any other power backup used for outdoor lights, bill boards, street lights etc from sunset to sunrise (i.e from 8:00 pm to 6:00 pm) in the district Ambala till further orders.
He said use of inverter; generator and any other power backup used for outdoor lights, bill boards, street lights etc may invite any terror/ drone attack in District Ambala so to safeguard public safety and strategic interests this order is being passed ex-parte and is being addressed to the public general.
He also clarified that these may be used for indoor use on condition that all door and windows are fully covered by thick curtains, so as to ensure no lights comes etc.
