Pakistan breached ceasefire, Indian armed forces asked to deal strongly: Foreign Secretary

New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Pakistan violated the ceasefire deal by resuming shelling and drone attacks along the Line of Control and different areas close to the border. The neighbouring country violated the truce hours after reaching an agreement with India to stop all firing in land, air and sea on Saturday evening.

Addressing the media here on Saturday, the official condemned Pakistan's move and urged the country to take appropriate action to stop this intrusion.

"An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion. This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible for it. We believe that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately to stop this intrusion," said Misri.

He added that the armed forces are closely monitoring the situation and have been instructed to deal strongly with any repetitive violations.

"The Armed Forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation and have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the borders along the international border as well as the Line of Control," he said.

Forces intercept multiple drones, blasts in J&K, blackout enforced 
Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement with India within three hours of its announcement by launching fresh shelling and air raids across multiple border districts in Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat and Rajasthan. The Government of India has also confirmed ceasefire violation by Pakistan. According to a PTI report, the Indian forces have shot down drones in multiple places in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday night.

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.

The officials reported that a drone was detected flying over Baramulla town in north Kashmir around 8.20 pm. They said the drone was destroyed by the anti-drone system. A drone was brought down at Anantnag high ground, near an army installation.

The sources said firing from the Pakistani side was reported in Akhnoor sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Drones were also seen in the Pir Panjal area. PTI reported that defence sources said drones came in and firing occurred earlier, but "no firing is happening along the Line of Control now".

Drone sightings were also reported from Verinag in Anantnag district and Bandipora and Safapora, the officials said, adding further details were awaited.

DD News reported that several drones were spotted in the Kutch district of Gujarat, and nearly 12 explosions were heard in Rajasthan’s Barmer. Following the reports of Pakistan infiltration, a complete blackout was enforced in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan.

Blasts were heard in Srinagar and Jammu and projectiles and flashes were seen in the night sky over Jammu, similar to the events of the previous evening, according to authorities, residents and Reuters witnesses.

Military spokespersons from both countries did not immediately respond to requests for comment, reported Reuters. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took to X to confirm the explosions in Srinagar, questioning the status of the ceasefire. “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar,” he posted.

The ceasefire, which was reportedly brokered by US and confirmed by both nations as well as US President Donald Trump, now appears to be in jeopardy.