Pakistan ceasefire violation: List of Indian cities under blackout amid explosions

Soon after a ceasefire deal was announced between India and Pakistan, the latter violated the agreement, and explosions were heard in Srinagar

Updated on: May 10, 2025, 23:17:37 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Soon after a ceasefire deal was announced between India and Pakistan, the latter violated the agreement, and explosions were heard in Srinagar. Indian authorities were quick to issue blackout orders in several other border cities, including Ambala and Udhampur. Videos from these cities were posted on social media, showing complete darkness. Authorities have started lifting blackouts in some cities.

A blackout in Amritsar amid a surge in India-Pakistan tensions (HT_PRINT)

This comes after drones were spotted in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Gujarat's Kutch, Punjab, and Rajasthan. Pakistan violated the ceasefire deal only hours after it was announced. India and Pakistan had confirmed that all military action on land, air, and sea will be halted, but the former stated that the Indus Water Treaty will remain in abeyance and that a ban on visas will continue.

Earlier in the day, India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri said that the ceasefire decision was made following a direct conversation between the military officials of Pakistan and India.

“Pakistan's Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) called Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours,” Misri said.

Pakistan’s deputy Prime Minister and foreign minister, Ishaq Dar, also confirmed the ceasefire. “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!” Dar wrote on X.

Cities/Districts Under Blackout

Ambala (Haryana)

Anantnag (Jammu & Kashmir)

Balotra (Rajasthan)

Barmer (Rajasthan)

Barnala (Punjab)

Bhuj (Gujarat)

Chandigarh

Doda (Jammu & Kashmir)

Fazilka (Punjab)

Ferozepur (Punjab) (lifted)

Hoshiarpur (Punjab)

Jammu

Kapurthala (Punjab) (lifted)

Katra (Jammu & Kashmir)

Bhawan (Jammu & Kashmir)

Kathua (Jammu & Kashmir)

Kutch (Gujarat)

Moga (Punjab)

Muktsar (Punjab) (lifted)

Nagrota (Jammu & Kashmir)

Pathankot (Punjab) (lifted)

Patiala (Punjab) (lifted)

Rajouri (Jammu & Kashmir)

Reasi (Jammu & Kashmir)

RS Pura (Jammu & Kashmir)

Rupnagar (Punjab)

Sangrur (Punjab)

Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir)

Udhampur (Jammu & Kashmir)

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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