Indian cities across bordering states under blackout; India confirms Pakistan violated ceasefire | Check full list HERE
Written By Mansi Arora
Published: May 10, 2025, 17:56 IST | Updated: May 10, 2025, 17:56 IST
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A complete blackout has been enforced in Pathankot, Punjab, Moga and Ferozepur. While, blackouts were also seen in Rajasthan's Barmer and Jaisalmer. India news pakistan
Hours after India announced ceasefire with Pakistan, explosions were heard in several parts of India. Following this, blackout was observed across Jammu, in regions of Punjab, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
A complete blackout has been enforced in Pathankot, Punjab, Moga and Ferozepur. While, blackouts were also seen in Rajasthan's Barmer and Jaisalmer and in Gujarat's Bhuj.
In Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X, that this is not a ceasefire and air defence units in the middle of Srinagar have opened up.
"What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!," he said in a post on X. In next post, he added, "This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up."
He further posted a video in which drones are spotted.
Following this, blackout has been observed in Jammu across several regions including RS Pura, Rajouri, Srinagar and Kathua.
Earlier, DC Amritsar announced that a blackout will be implemented after a siren as part of a "precaution".
"A siren will sound shortly and thereafter we shall implement the blackout. This is by way of abundant precaution. Please stay indoors and away from windows. Please don't panic," DC Amritsar stated.
However now, blackout has been oserved after the siren sound.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a special briefing hours after India-Pak ceasefire, said that Pakistan violated the ceasefire, adidng that Indian Army is retaliating.
"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," Misri said.