Loud explosions, red streaks and sirens haunt Jammu and Kashmir, border districts again as Pakistan breaches ceasefire: What we know so far

NEW DELHI: Hours after India and Pakistan formally agreed to stop the military operations against each other, loud explosions were heard across Srinagar and other bordering districts as Pakistani drones entered the Indian airspace.

A complete blackout has been imposed several J&K districts, Punjab and Rajasthan as a precautionary measure.

Foreign secretary Vikram Misri called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps regarding violations of truce deal. “We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and handle the situation with seriousness and responsibility. The Armed Forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation and have been given strict instructions to respond firmly to any repetition of border violations along the International Border and the LoC,” Misri said.


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Before the ceasefire deal, India had categorically said that any "act of terror" on its soil would be treated as an "act of war" and would be responded to accordingly.

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah notified that the air defence units in Srinagar had become active again after the explosions were heard. "This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up," he said.


What we know so far:

• Ministry of external affairs calls on Pakistan to take "appropriate steps to address these violations and handle the situation with seriousness and responsibility." Indian Armed Forces giving appropriate response to Pakistani actions, foreign secretary Vikram Misri informed.
• A firing incident was reported at an Army unit in Nagrota, near Jammu, following the sighting of suspicious movement by a sentry. While an initial exchange of fire occurred, no further contact has been established since. Security forces have launched a thorough investigation to determine the nature and source of the threat, Army sources said.
• Loud explosions heard across Srinagar after which, the air defence system became active to intercept the threat.
• Drones spotted in Srinagar as the city goes in complete blackout.
• Indian air defense systems intercepted Pakistani drones over Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, amid a region-wide blackout.Residents reported witnessing red streaks in the sky and hearing explosions as the drones were neutralized.
• Several drones cited in Kutch district of Gujarat, blackout imposed. "Several drones have been spotted in the Kutch district. A complete blackout will be implemented now. Please stay safe,Don’t panic," state home affairs minister Harsh Sanghavi said.
• A complete blackout imposed in Barmer, Jaisalmer of Rajasthan; Ferozepur, Pathankot, Moga, Fazilka, Patiala of Punjab; Ambala of Haryana Jammu, Kathua, Nagrota, Rajouri, Anantnag

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