India-Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: 'Jaish headquarters in Pakistan's Bahawalpur was hit hardest with most potent weapon'

 India Pakistan Tensions Live Updates: India on Saturday accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement reached earlier the same day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations.  Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated in a late-night press conference that Indian forces had been instructed to firmly respond to any further ceasefire breaches along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border. “An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to halt the ongoing military action.  However, in the last few hours, Pakistan has violated this understanding,” Misri stated.  He confirmed that Indian forces were already retaliating against the latest cross-border attack, which he called “extremely condemnable.”

 Misri held Pakistan fully accountable for the renewed hostilities and called on Islamabad to immediately put an end to these provocations.  He went on to say that "instructions have been issued to deal strongly with any further violations" and that the armed forces are "remaining strictly vigilant." Earlier, Misri had confirmed that both sides agreed to stop all military operations — whether by land, air, or sea — from 5:00 pm IST.  But within hours, reports of gunfire emerged from Pakistan’s side in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu and Kashmir, along with sightings of multiple drones near the bordeT

 In a similar pattern, loud blasts were heard in the border town of Jaisalmer, while blackouts were enforced across several districts in western Rajasthan bordering Pakistan, throwing entire areas into darkness.  According to a senior official, the explosions continued for nearly an hour. Several parts of Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana — including Panchkula, Ambala, and Sirsa — were also affected by blackouts.  These were seen as precautionary steps amid mounting military friction and fears of airstrikes following Operation Sindoor.

 The actual operation was launched as a response to the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people, 25 of whom were Indian and one Nepali. The strike targeted nine key terror infrastructure sites tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), located across both Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

 Sources said the operation began at 1:05 am and wrapped up by 1:30 am, with follow-up hits reported at 1:44 am.  Officials said that the mission deliberately avoided Pakistani military assets so that it could send a strong anti-terror message without further escalation. Key targets included JeM’s base in Bahawalpur and LeT’s hub in Muridke.  Other locations hit included sites in Sialkot and Tehra Kalan in Pakistan, and Muzaffarabad and Kotli in PoK.  The Indian military described the strikes as "focused, measured, and non-escalatory," exclusively aimed at terror networks.  The operation was jointly detailed by Foreign Secretary Misri, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh at a media briefing in New Delhi.

 In retaliation, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned the strikes as an “act of war,” asserting that Pakistan’s response was already in motion.  He declared the full backing of the Pakistani people for their armed forces and warned of further retaliatory action, fuelling fears of a broader conflict.

 Back in India, the government defended the move as necessary and justified.  At a cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the armed forces for their precision and courage.  He emphasized the need for constant alertness and expressed satisfaction with the operation's success. The conflict has drawn international attention.  US President Donald Trump commented on the situation, expressing alarm over the worsening scenario.  "It’s so terrible," he said, while noting his strong ties with both India and Pakistan.  Trump voiced hope that the two sides could bring the hostilities to an end.  "Hopefully they can stop now, as they have gone tit-for-tat," he said, offering to assist with de-escalation if required.

 Stay tuned to this live blog for real-time developments as the India-Pakistan standoff intensifies.