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I thought a bomb was dropped on us. This is the first time that I have witnessed a war-like situation in my life with drones and jets flying all over us. I am still shivering,
says Aneesa, a 22-year-old college student
When there was an explosion in the morning, something fell from the sky. It was in two pieces. We called the village head. Later, the police took the object away,
said Mohammad Ashraf, a localPakistan employed UCAP, drone, loitering munitions and fighter aircrafts to target civilian areas and military infrastructure... several harassment attacks were also attempted from Srinagar till Nalia at more than 26 locations,
Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Vyomika Singh said at the press briefingWhy is it happening here? What have we done? Isn’t war fought between armies?”
She questioned, with no answers in sightWe are mostly used to bullet fire or tear gas canister explosions. Missiles and drones are new to us,
he saidThe ground shook and I sent my kids inside for safety. Nothing feels safe,
he said.jpg)
What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!! ... This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.”
Omar Abdullah, the region’s rop official, said in a post on social media ... In another post, he added
Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
He saidThe situation is under close and constant watch, and prompt action is being taken
the statement added
We are alert and ready to counter any threat from the adversary
A source within the Indian Armed Forces told The Telegraph
I urge both parties to sustain this
Meanwhile, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has described the ceasefire as 'hugely welcome', in a post on social media addingWe, the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the high representative of the European Union, strongly condemn the egregious terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and urge maximum restraint from both India and Pakistan
A statement issued on Saturday morning saidPakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!
He addedNow just wait for our response."
A Pakistani military spokesperson warned
The stoppage of firing and military action between India and Pakistan was worked out directly between the two countries,
the source said,
Last night, intense shelling from the Indian side took place at more than five different locations along the Line of Control. As a result, 11 people, including a child and four women, lost their lives, and 56 others were injured,
Information Minister Mazhar Saeed Shah told the AFP news agency
War is not our priority and we genuinely want peace but without hegemony of any country,
Dar was quoted as saying by German press agency dpa
After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence,
Trump posted on social mediaIndian armed forces remain in a high state of operational readiness,
Singh was quoted as sayingIndia has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so,
he wrote