After days of intense cross-border shelling and drone intrusions, the Indian Army confirmed on Monday morning that Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the international border observed a calm night on Sunday.
Since the standoff between India and Pakistan began after the launch of 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, the border areas have experienced their first calm night.
After days of intense cross-border shelling and drone intrusions, the Indian Army confirmed on Monday morning that Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the international border observed a calm night on Sunday.
Since the standoff between India and Pakistan began after the launch of 'Operation Sindoor' on May 7, the border areas have experienced their first calm night.
Citing an Army official, PTI reported that no incident of firing was reported from the Line of Control.
The Indian Army on Monday morning said that Jammu and Kashmir was peaceful last night with no hostilities between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control and the International Border, PTI reported
"The night remained largely peaceful across Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the international border," it said in a brief statement.
"No incidents have been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days," it said.
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Calm prevailed in Punjab, especially in the border areas, on Sunday, following an understanding between India and Pakistan to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea. Authorities have asked people to resume their normal activities and maintain calm.
At around 8:30 am, the district administration in Amritsar asked people to resume their normal routine. The Jalandhar district administration also said there was nothing to worry about and work may resume as usual.
"All is well here in Jalandhar. According to the information received, there is nothing to worry and work may resume as usual. Forces are on a constant vigil," Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said, as quoted by PTI.
"We will take immediate action and inform you in time if there is any information of any threat in the area," the DC said.
In Amritsar, Deputy Commissioner Sakshi Sawhney along with Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar took a round of the city and its markets.
"Thank you to the brave and resilient people of Amritsar. We are incredibly proud of how each one of you responded with bravery, patience, and trust in one another and in the administration. Wishing you a pleasant day-Enjoy your Sunday," DC Sawhney posted on X.
Many locals said that during the recent escalation in tension between India and Pakistan, Amritsar, which remains packed with tourists, had seen a decline in tourist footfall.
Morning walkers, especially in border districts like Amritsar, Pathankot and Ferozepur, thanked the country's armed forces.
On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor to destroy seven terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
All subsequent retaliations to Pakistani offensives were carried out under 'Operation Sindoor'.
India and Pakistan on Saturday announced reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with effect from 5 pm that day.
There were some violations of the underlying by the Pakistani military on Saturday night.
(With Agency Inputs)