India-Pak ceasefire: Border states maintain vigil as Pak violates pact within hours after truce

Border states are continuing to maintain high vigil despite the ceasefire pact between India and Pakistan, as the neighbouring nation violated the agreement within hours after the truce agreement. Blackouts were imposed in several border areas following the ceasefire violation on Saturday night. 

 

As per reports, the situation remains peaceful in Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab. No drones, shelling or firing were reported across the Line of Control on Saturday night. The Amritsar district administration issued a red alert during the early hours of Sunday after Pakistan violated the ceasefire briefly on May 10. 

 

In a statement after restoring power in Amritsar, the district administration in a statement said, "We have restored power supply for your convenience, but we are still on red alert. Sirens will sound now, indicating this red alert. Please don't move out of your house; stay indoors and away from windows. We will be informing you when we get the green signal. Please ensure compliance and please don't panic." The administration advised the public to stay indoors and keep away from the balconies or terraces at their homes. 

 

After days of military escalations, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday evening. However, the understanding was violated within hours, with explosions being reported in several areas in Jammu and Kashmir. In a media briefing on Saturday night, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, "The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion. This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible for it." He added that the armed forces have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the borders.

 

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