Posting on X, Tharoor shared the Hindi couplet, “Uski fitrat hai mukar jaane ki, uske vaade pe yakeen kaise karu,” which roughly translates to, “It’s their nature to go back on their word, how can I trust their promises?” He ended the post with the hashtag #ceasefireviolated.
Tharoor’s comment came after loud explosions were reported across Srinagar and nearby border districts following the entry of Pakistani drones into Indian territory, mere hours after both nations formally agreed to de-escalate military activity.
As a precaution, several districts across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan were plunged into complete darkness.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri urged Islamabad to respond responsibly. “We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and handle the situation with seriousness and responsibility. The Armed Forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation and have been given strict instructions to respond firmly to any repetition of border violations along the International Border and the LoC,” he said.
Prior to the ceasefire agreement, India had made its stance clear — any act of terrorism on its soil would be considered an “act of war” and would invite a corresponding response.
Vikram Misri further stated, that the Indian Armed Forces remain on high alert and are fully prepared to retaliate decisively in the event of any further provocations.
Tensions escalated after a sentry at the Nagrota military base detected suspicious movement and opened fire, sustaining minor injuries in the process.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah noted military activity resuming in the heart of Srinagar. “This is no ceasefire. The air defence units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up,” he said.
In Srinagar, multiple explosions were reported, leading to the immediate activation of air defence systems.
Pakistani drones were also detected and neutralised over Udhampur, with residents recalling red streaks in the sky and loud explosions during the interception.
In Gujarat’s Kutch district, similar drone sightings prompted a complete blackout. “Several drones have been spotted in the Kutch district.”
