Live Report from Ramban News: Jammu Region Plunges into Darkness - Jammu Police Issues Proactive Advice amid India-Pakistan Tension
Breaking News: India-Pakistan Conflict Intensifies
Stirred by the awful terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, the India-Pakistan border conflict has escalated drastically. Here's a quick rundown of the escalations, interceptions, and responses:
Key Events
- Pahalgam Attack (April 22, 2025):
- The horrific attack in the Baisaran Valley of Indian-administered Kashmir took the lives of 27 people, including one Nepali national, leaving dozens injured.
- India accused Pakistan of involvement, a claim Pakistan denied, asking for a neutral investigation.
- Border Skirmishes (April 24 - May 6, 2025):
- Both nations exchanged cross-border firings and artillery shelling.
- Diplomatic tensions rose with the expulsion of diplomats, border closures, and trade suspensions.
- Operation Sindoor (May 7, 2025):
- India launched a retaliatory missile strike on militant groups in Pakistan-administered Kashmir and parts of Punjab.
- Pakistan claimed civilian casualties, including deaths at mosques, and said it shot down Indian jets.
- Indian Intercepts (May 8, 2025):
- India reported thwarting a drone attack and missile strike meant for several Indian cities, including Amritsar, using its S-400 missile system.
- Pakistan denied involvement, insinuating that India concocted the incident to whip up anti-Pakistan sentiment.
- SEAD/DEAD Operations:
- India claimed it disabled air defense systems in Lahore during its countermeasures.
Diplomatic and Economic Responses
- India's Measures:
- Expelled Pakistani diplomats.
- Recalled its own diplomatic staff from Pakistan.
- Suspended visa services.
- Closed the borders with Pakistan.
- Threatened to withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty, a move Pakistan considers an act of war.
- Pakistan's Measures:
- Imposed trade restrictions.
- Closed the airspace to Indian airlines.
- Suspended the Shimla Agreement.
- Retaliated with military action against Indian strikes.
The situation remains tense, with both sides indulging in disinformation campaigns, and the international community voicing concern over the escalation of hostilities.
Update from Jammu:
Consumers urged to switch off all lights during blackout.Stay indoors and in safe locations.Avoid unnecessary vehicle movement.No need to panic - authorities have the situation under control.
Ramban, part of Jammu Division, has experienced a blackout, with sirens wailing. According to sources, at least eight missiles were aimed at Jammu Civil Airport, Samba, RS Pura, Arnia, and nearby regions from Pakistan. Fortunately, most of them were intercepted or blocked by India's air defense system. The volatile situation persists as military alertness escalates on the border and in the skies.
- The political atmosphere following the India-Pakistan conflict intensification is marked by war-and-conflicts headlines, with key occurrences such as the Pahalgam attack instigating a series of border skirmishes and military operations like Operation Sindoor and SEAD/DEAD Operations.
- As diplomatic relations deteriorate, both India and Pakistan are imposing economic sanctions and trade restrictions, experiencing a tense atmosphere in the realm of politics and general news, affecting various sectors like crime-and-justice.
- The ongoing India-Pakistan conflict has led to a situation where crime-and-justice incidents, including allegations of civilian casualties, terrorist attacks, and drone attacks, are commonplace and receive widespread attention.
- In managing war-and-conflicts situations, both India and Pakistan have expelled diplomats, closed borders, and temporarily suspended visa services, further exacerbating the already dire Pakistan-India relations.
