Explosions Heard Throughout Srinagar, Says Omar Abdullah After India-Pak Ceasefire




New Delhi/Srinagar:

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a submit on X stated he heard some “explosions” in Srinagar.

Minutes later, many residents of town posted visuals on X exhibiting what they claimed was tracer fireplace by anti-aircraft weapons at incoming drones within the night time sky.

Mr Abdullah’s submit got here hours after each India and Pakistan introduced they’d agreed to a ceasefire. US President Donald Trump had additionally made the identical announcement concerning the two nuclear-armed neighbours.

“What the hell simply occurred to the ceasefire? Explosions heard throughout Srinagar,” Mr Abdullah stated within the submit on X.

Quickly, he posted an replace, which contained a video: “That is no ceasefire. The air defence models in the course of Srinagar simply opened up.”

By 9.52 pm, shelling alongside the Line of Management (LoC) and studies of explosions at Srinagar stopped, sources stated.

Gujarat Dwelling Minister Harsh Sanghavi in a submit on X stated drones had been additionally seen in Kutch district.

“A number of drones have been noticed within the Kutch district. A whole blackout can be carried out now. Please keep secure, do not panic,” he stated.

The Border Safety Drive (BSF) in a submit on X stated sub-inspector Md Imteyaz was killed in motion throughout cross-border firing in Jammu area’s RS Pura space.

The Ludhiana district commissioner (DC) stated there may be nothing to fret as of now. They might must implement a blackout relying on the scenario, and the armed forces together with the district administration are monitoring the scenario.

In Patiala, the DC stated they’ll inform the general public effectively in time if there may be any imminent risk, however there may be nothing to fret in the meanwhile.

In Amritsar, the DC stated there are studies of ceasefire violations and they’re going to implement a blackout if and when wanted.

“… I counsel all to kindly be ready for enforcement of a blackout if the necessity arises and be at house/indoors… We now have completed this drill a number of occasions, so please do not panic. That is by the use of plentiful warning,” the Amritsar DC stated in a public message.