Pakistan Disobeys Ceasefire, Heightens Conflict with Drone Strikes and Artillery Shelling in Jammu & Kashmir
Pakistan breaks ceasefire by initiating drone attacks and artillery shelling in Jammu & Kashmir, escalating tensions just hours after peace agreement. Get ahead of the news with the latest updates and analysis on this breaking news.
Drama Unfolds: Pakistan’s Ceasefire Violation Impacts Jammu and Kashmir
Less than two hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, peace talks were shattered when Pakistan conducted some drone strikes and artillery shelling in Jammu and Kashmir. The new bout of escalation sounded the alarm about a fresh flare-up along the troubled border.
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Drone Attacks and Explosion Rock Srinagar
In Jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar, there were explosions in the evening as Pakistan drones struck the city. The Indian forces were quick to respond by shooting down drones in Rajasthan’s Pokhran area and Baramulla. Blackouts were imposed on Srinagar and Baramulla after the attack to avoid harm to civilians. The violation came just hours after the two countries publicly announced a ceasefire which led to confusion and anger.
This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up. pic.twitter.com/HjRh2V3iNW
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 10, 2025
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Artillery Shelling On International Border and LoC
At the same time Pakistan army personnel intensified artillery shelling on the International Border (IB) in the Akhnoor, Rajouri, and RS Pura sectors. There were breaches also on the Line of Control (LoC) in the Palanwalla sector. As artillery shells rained down Indian security personnel were placed on red alert, and the Border Security Force (BSF) was ordered to retaliate fiercely.
Drone Threats Extend to Rajouri and Samba
Sighting of drones were also reported from Samba and Rajouri districts further creating fear of aerial attacks. Air raid alarms were experienced in Samba, adding to the people’s fears further. Even though a ceasefire had been announced these have once again further escalated the fear of a full blown war.
Political Reactions and Escalating Concern
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was outraged on Twitter, “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard all over Srinagar!!!”
His sentiment captured the feeling of most people in the area who had been looking forward to a lull in violence. This quick Indian military retaliation indicates that this violation will only serve to be an excuse for further ratcheting up the tension bringing the shaky ceasefire to the attention of the rest of the world.
The Future of the Ceasefire Agreement
As ceasefire violations jeopardize the fragile peace the world anxiously waits to see how India and Pakistan react to this development. Diplomatic talks while initiated now face additional challenges in maintaining a ceasefire that increasingly seems impossible.
