New Delhi: Hours after a ceasefire agreement was reached between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan to halt ongoing military actions, Pakistan violated the truce, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The agreement, finalized earlier this evening, aimed to de-escalate tensions along the border.
Misri condemned Pakistan’s actions, stating, “For the last few hours, this understanding is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion.” He described the violation as “extremely condemnable” and held Pakistan responsible for the escalation. Misri urged Pakistan to take immediate steps to address the situation and halt the intrusions.
The Indian Army is actively responding to the breach, underscoring India’s commitment to safeguarding its borders. The situation remains tense as diplomatic efforts continue to restore stability.
Drones were observed flying in multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday night, prompting swift action by the armed forces which shot them down with the air defence mechanism.
A series of blasts took place in Srinagar city as the security agencies brought down a drone that was seen hovering over Batwara area of the city, close to an army installation, officials said.
Blasts could be heard after an interval of 15 minutes as the flares lit up the night sky in the city.
A drone was detected flying over Baramulla town in north Kashmir around 8.20 pm, the officials said.
They said the drone was destroyed by the anti-drone system.
A drone was brought down at Anantnag high ground, near an army installation.
Drone sightings were also reported from Verinag in Anantnag district and Bandipora and Safapora, the officials said, adding further details were awaited.
The chief minister took to social media, saying there was no ceasefire in place.
“This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up,” he posted on X.
“What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!” he added.
(Agencies)