Just hours after India and Pakistan publicly declared a ceasefire agreement, Pakistan reportedly breached the truce at several points along the International Border and Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, prompting India to issue strong directives to respond forcefully to any further aggression, according to official sources.

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The renewed tensions unfolded soon after both nations confirmed a mutual agreement to end hostilities—an accord initiated by Pakistan earlier in the day. But by the evening, there were reports of blasts and ceasefire violations from multiple locations across Jammu and Kashmir.

Explosions were heard across Srinagar, triggering power cuts and a blackout in the city. Drones were also detected in different regions. One unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was intercepted and brought down in Pokhran, Rajasthan, while another was shot down in the Baramulla district of Kashmir.

Pakistan’s military reportedly opened fire with artillery across sectors such as Akhnoor, RS Pura, and Rajouri, all located near the International Border. Simultaneously, firing was reported in Palanwalla along the LoC in Jammu, adding to concerns of a breakdown in the newly declared ceasefire.

In Baramulla, security forces neutralized a drone, and suspicious UAV activity was recorded. Rajouri also reported drone sightings, while an air raid siren blared in the Samba region, raising alarms across the local population. Both Srinagar and Baramulla experienced blackouts as a precaution.

Reacting to the developments, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed disbelief on social media. “What happened to the ceasefire? Explosions ringing across Srinagar!” he posted on X (formerly Twitter). He later added, “This doesn’t feel like any ceasefire. Air defence systems in central Srinagar just opened fire,” sharing a video of the reported drone incident.

Earlier in the day, the Indian government had announced a breakthrough agreement between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries to stop all military engagements following a deadly terrorist strike in Pahalgam on April 22. The ceasefire was expected to bring a halt to the spiraling conflict—but the latest violations have cast doubt over its durability.