Sophie Von Haselberg

Despite a newly agreed ceasefire, loud explosions and drone sightings have triggered widespread concern across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting a complete blackout in several districts. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu. Security forces are investigating the threats as tensions escalate.

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An alert sentry at Nagrota Military Station thwarted a potential intrusion, sustaining minor injuries during a brief exchange of fire. Simultaneously, a precautionary blackout was enforced in parts of Punjab. India reported ceasefire violations by Pakistan, responding firmly and maintaining a strong vigil along the border and Line of Control after terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Amid escalating tensions, NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the Pahalgam terror attack. Doval emphasized India's counter-terrorism focus and commitment to a ceasefire, despite Pakistan's provocations. Wang condemned the attack, urging restraint and dialogue, while supporting a comprehensive ceasefire.

India has already made its will and strength clear. It will not hesitate to punish Pakistan for supporting terror attacks. It is now time for a ceasefire

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Intensified shelling and drone attacks by Pakistani forces across the Jammu region resulted in the loss of four Indian security personnel. Among the casualties were an Army JCO and a rifleman, an IAF sergeant stationed in Udhampur, and a BSF sub-inspector positioned along the international border in the RS Pura sector.

Shortly after a ceasefire pact between India and Pakistan, multiple firing incidents and drone attacks erupted along the international border and LoC, impacting regions from Jammu and Kashmir to Gujarat and Rajasthan. India retaliated, shooting down drones and damaging Pakistani posts, while border residents were urged to seek shelter.