New Delhi/Srinagar:
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in a post on X said he heard some “explosions” in Srinagar.
Minutes later, many residents of the city posted visuals on X showing what they claimed was tracer fire by anti-aircraft guns at incoming drones in the night sky.
Mr Abdullah’s post came hours after both India and Pakistan announced they had agreed to a ceasefire. US President Donald Trump had also made the same announcement about the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
“What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar,” Mr Abdullah said in the post on X.
Soon, he posted an update, which contained a video: “This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.”
By 9.52 pm, shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) and reports of explosions at Srinagar stopped, sources said.
Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi in a post on X said drones were also seen in Kutch district.
“Several drones have been spotted in the Kutch district. A complete blackout will be implemented now. Please stay safe, don’t panic,” he said.
Several drones have been spotted in the Kutch district. A complete blackout will be implemented now. Please stay safe,Don’t panic.
— Harsh Sanghavi (@sanghaviharsh) May 10, 2025
The Border Security Force (BSF) in a post on X said sub-inspector Md Imteyaz was killed in action during cross-border firing in Jammu region’s RS Pura area.
We salute the supreme sacrifice made by BSF #Braveheart Sub Inspector Md Imteyaz in service of the nation on 10 May 2025 during cross border firing along the International Boundary in R S Pura area, District Jammu.
While leading a BSF border out post, he gallantly led from the… pic.twitter.com/crXeVFSgUZ
— BSF JAMMU (@bsf_jammu) May 10, 2025
The Ludhiana district commissioner (DC) said there is nothing to worry as of now. They may have to enforce a blackout depending on the situation, and the armed forces along with the district administration are monitoring the situation.
In Patiala, the DC said they will inform the public well in time if there is any imminent threat, but there is nothing to worry at the moment.
In Amritsar, the DC said there are reports of ceasefire violations and they will enforce a blackout if and when needed.
“… I advise all to kindly be prepared for enforcement of a blackout if the need arises and be at home/indoors… We have done this drill several times, so please don’t panic. This is by way of abundant caution,” the Amritsar DC said in a public message.