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Blackouts, Drones – What Happened After Ceasefire | 5 Points on India-Pak Hostilities

Despite agreeing to a full cessation of hostilities, Pakistan violates ceasefire within hours; blackouts return across border states amid drone threats.

New Delhi [India], May 11: A high-stakes ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, brokered by the United States, showed signs of immediate strain late Saturday as Pakistan allegedly violated the truce within hours of its announcement.

The agreement, which called for an end to hostilities across land, air, and sea, was first made public by U.S. President Donald Trump via social media, ahead of formal confirmation from Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.

“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,” Trump posted on Truth Social, praising the “common sense and great intelligence” shown by both nations.

However, tensions flared again in the evening when explosions and drone sightings were reported in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting air defence systems to engage. In a late-night emergency press briefing, Misri confirmed that Pakistan had breached the ceasefire and that Indian forces had responded with “adequate and appropriate” measures.

Key Developments:

  • Drone Threats Reignite Blackouts:
    In response to fresh drone activity and security threats, blackout measures were reimposed across multiple districts in Punjab, including Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Patiala, Moga, Kapurthala, and Muktsar. A red alert remains in effect in Amritsar.
  • Gujarat and Rajasthan on High Alert:
    In Gujarat, blackouts were announced in Kutch, Jamnagar, Santalpur Taluka, Patan, and Banaskantha following drone sightings. Gujarat’s Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi urged residents not to panic. Similar security measures were reinstated in Jodhpur and Jaisalmer in Rajasthan.
  • Security Breach in Jammu:
    In Nagrota, an Indian Army soldier was injured after engaging with a suspected intruder near a military base, escalating tensions further.
  • Conflicting Statements from Islamabad:
    Pakistan’s foreign ministry stated it “remains committed” to the ceasefire, blaming India for the violations. “Notwithstanding the violations being committed by India in some areas, our forces are handling the situation with responsibility and restraint,” it claimed.
  • Delhi Airport Remains Operational:
    Despite evolving airspace dynamics and increased security protocols, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) confirmed that operations continue smoothly, although passengers were advised to prepare for possible delays at checkpoints.

The ceasefire, reached after four intense days of cross-border drone and missile exchanges, now faces uncertainty as violations threaten to unravel diplomatic progress. All eyes remain on the coming days to determine whether the agreement holds—or spirals into renewed conflict.

News Desk

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