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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 wroteAll airports across the country are now available for regular flight operations,
a statement readAll hostile actions have been effectively countered and responded proportionately,
she saidToday, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours."
He further added
What the hell just happened?”
Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah reacted to the fresh shelling and blasts reported in Srinagar on Saturday evening, askingThere is no need for panic,
the administration said, advising people to strictly follow the safety guidelines already issued
Pakistan called Indian Directors General of Military Operations at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours IST,
said Vikram Misri