India reports ceasefire violations

India has reported violations of the ceasefire arrived at a few hours earlier with Pakistan. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a press briefing said there had been a breach of the understanding between the directors general of military operations of the two countries.

He said Indian armed forces were giving "an adequate and appropriate" response.

"We call on Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility," the foreign secretary added.

Explosions were heard at Jammu and Kashmir capital Srinagar and blackouts were enforced in several border areas amid suspected drone intrusions, Times Now news channel reported. There were similar reports of intrusions along the western sector of the India-Pakistan border.

Misri said Indian armed forces were maintaining a strong vigil on the situation and had been given instructions to deal strongly with any violations along the international border and the disputed line of control in Jammu and Kashmir.