Amid continued military tensions between India and Pakistan, local authorities in Punjab’s Amritsar district have maintained a state of red alert and advised residents to stay indoors as a precautionary measure.
“By way of abundant caution, please remain indoors with lights off and move away from windows. Please do not move out on the road, balcony or terrace. Don’t panic. We will let you know when we can resume normal activities,” the Amritsar District Commissioner announced in a statement issued at 5:24am local time.
In a follow-up statement issued at 5:24am, authorities announced that while power supply has been restored for residents’ “convenience,” the situation remains tense. “We are still on red alert. Sirens will sound now, indicating this red alert. Please don’t move out of your house; stay indoors and away from windows,” the DC said. “We will inform you when we get the green signal. Please ensure compliance and please don’t panic.”
10 May 2025
22:10 GMTIndian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a late-night briefing to denounce “repeated violations” of the ceasefire by Pakistan. The truce, he previously announced at 6pm, was intended to halt military action along the International Border and Line of Control, following a week of escalating violence between the two countries.
“In the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding reached earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan,” Misri said. He warned Islamabad to “take appropriate steps to address these violations" with all “seriousness and responsibility.”
"The Armed Forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation,” he added."They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the International Border as well as the Line of Control
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