Authorities in Punjab withdrew orders pertaining to enforcement of blackout on Saturday evening after India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate ceasefire.
District administrations of Sangrur, Rupnagar and Fazilka withdrew blackout orders while authorities in districts like Jalandhar, Kapurthala and Patiala also cancelled restrictive orders.
The order for enforcing a blackout from 8 pm till 6 am in the Sangrur district has been cancelled, said an official.
“All restrictive orders are hereby withdrawn. Thank you for your support,” said Patiala Deputy Commissioner Preeti Yadav.
“All restrictive orders are immediately withdrawn within the district. Things may resume as normal. Thanks for all your support,” said the Jalandhar DC in a message.
Hoshiarpur DC Aashika Jain said, “All restriction orders stand suspended. Normalcy restored. Thanks for all your cooperation, support and efforts in challenging times.”
Earlier in the day, authorities in districts including Jalandhar, Pathankot, and Kapurthala had advised the closure of markets and commercial establishments and had urged citizens to avoid large gatherings.