Hearings of Explosions Reported Throughout Srinagar, According to Omar Abdullah Following India-Pakistan Truce
May 10, 2025: A Chilly Night Over India and Pakistan
It wasn't just a usual night in India and Pakistan. Srinagar felt the echoes of explosions, and the skies lit up with tracer fire, thanks to an unexpected encounter with drones. Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, alerted the world through a post, "What the blazes just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar." Shockwave engulfed everyone as the claim came mere hours after India and Pakistan announced a truce, a move backed by the US President, Donald Trump.
Minutes later, the city's residents shared visuals that purportedly showed anti-aircraft guns firing at the intruding drones in the night sky. The fireworks were quite the opposite of the announced ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbors. Shortly afterward, Abdullah shared another update, "This is no ceasefire. The air defense units smack dab in the heart of Srinagar just let loose." The shelling along the Line of Control and reports of explosions in Srinagar ceased at 9.52 pm, according to sources.
On the other hand, Gujarat's Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi reported that drones were also making their presence felt in Kutch district. He urged everyone to stay safe and avoid panic. However, it's unclear if these drone sightings are a part of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, given that the Kutch district is located far from the main conflict zones in Kashmir.
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As the situation escalated, local district commissioners issued warnings about potential blackouts and advised citizens to stay indoors, calm, and prepared. In Patiala, the DC stated that they would notify everyone about any impending threats, but as of now, there's nothing to worry. However, Amritsar's DC suggested that citizens should be on high alert as there were reports of ceasefire violations.
Historically, both India and Pakistan have been at odds over the Kashmir region, which both countries claim as their own. The recent spurt of violence, including an attack at a popular tourist site in Kashmir that took the lives of 26 civilians on April 22, has further complicated the already volatile situation. India alleges that Pakistan sponsored that attack, a charge that Pakistan denies. The ceasefire violations on May 10, 2025, came amidst these unresolved feuds between the two nations.
- Omar Abdullah, alarmed by the ceasefire violations in Srinagar on May 10, 2025, asked about the situation on his social media post.
- The ceasefire between India and Pakistan, announced only hours before, seemed to have instantly dissolved, with explosions reported in Srinagar.
- The political and general news landscape was dominated by the ongoing war-and-conflicts between India and Pakistan, with Srinagar being a hotspot in 2025.
- Following the violence in Srinagar, political leaders and district commissioners had to issue warnings and advice concerning potential dangers, with Amritsar's DC urging citizens to remain on high alert.
