Web Desk: A loud sonic boom heard over Mandore in Jodhpur on Monday sparked brief panic after several local media outlets prematurely reported it as an explosion near the India-Pakistan border. Authorities later confirmed there had been no blast or security incident.
Initial Confusion and Panic
Residents reported hearing a powerful sound that shook windows and was initially mistaken for a blast. Within minutes, several television channels and social media accounts began circulating unverified claims of an “explosion,” fueling anxiety across the city.
Officials Clarify It Was a Sonic Boom
Local authorities and defense sources later clarified that the noise was caused by a sonic boom, likely from a high-speed aircraft operating in the region. Officials stressed that no damage or casualties were reported.
Call for Responsible Reporting
Following the clarification, several journalists and media observers urged news outlets to verify information before broadcasting it. “Unverified reporting only spreads panic among citizens,” one official said, calling on the press to exercise restraint during sensitive situations.
The incident underscored the growing concern over misinformation in the age of real-time news and social media, particularly in border regions where tensions often heighten public sensitivity to loud or unexplained events.
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