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Japan Today
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Japan Today
Fragile ceasefire holds between India, Pakistan as Trump offers more help
Indian policemen pay their respects during the funeral of Raj Kumar Thapa, a senior government official who was killed in a cross-border shelling between India and Pakistan, in Roop Nagar, Jammu May 11, 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi By Saurabh Sharma, Tariq Maqbool and Aftab Ahmed A ceasefire between India and Pakistan was holding on Sunday after both sides blamed the other for initial violations, as U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to help the arch-rivals find a solution on the disputed Kashmir region. The truce that took effect on Saturday followed four days of intense fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbors. In the worst fighting in nearly three decades, they fired missiles and drones at each other's military installations, killing almost 70 people. Diplomacy and pressure from the United States helped secure the ceasefire deal, but within hours of its coming into force, artillery fire was witnessed in Indian Kashmir, the centre of much of last week's fighting. Blasts from air defense systems boomed in cities near the border under a blackout, similar to those heard during the previous two evenings, according to local authorities, residents and Reuters witnesses. Late on Saturday, India said Pakistan had violated the ceasefire. Pakistan said it was committed to the agreement and blamed India for the violations. The fighting and explosions died down by dawn, according to Reuters witnesses, and power was restored in most border areas in India after a blackout on Saturday night. India's army chief on Sunday granted "full authority" to army commanders for "counteraction in the kinetic domain" to any violation of the "understanding" between the countries, the army said in a statement. Trump praised the leaders of both countries for agreeing to halt the aggression and said he would "substantially" increase trade with them. "I will work with you both to see if ... a solution can be arrived at concerning Kashmir," Trump added in a post on his Truth Social platform. Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan each rule a part of Kashmir but claim it in full, and have twice gone to war over the Himalayan region. India blames Pakistan for an insurgency in its part of the territory, but Pakistan says it provides only moral, political and diplomatic support to Kashmiri separatists. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry welcomed Trump's statement and added that "any just and lasting settlement of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute ... must ensure the realization of the fundamental rights of the Kashmiri people, including their inalienable right to self-determination". Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said in a post on the X platform that he was "extremely grateful" to Trump for his "most valuable offer to play a greater role in bringing lasting peace to South Asia". Among those most affected by the fighting were residents in border areas on either side, many of whom fled their homes when the fighting began on Wednesday, two weeks after a deadly attack in Indian Kashmir's Pahalgam that India said was backed by Islamabad. Pakistan denied the accusation. In the Indian border city of Amritsar, home to the Golden Temple revered by Sikhs, people returned to the streets on Sunday morning after a siren sounded to signal a return to normal activities following the tension of recent days. "Ever since the terrorists attacked people in Pahalgam, we have been shutting our shops very early and there was an uncertainty. I am happy that at least there will be no bloodshed on both sides," said Satvir Singh Alhuwalia, 48, a shopkeeper in the city. In some border areas, however, people were asked not to return home just yet. In the Indian Kashmir city of Baramulla, authorities warned residents to stay away due to the threat posed by unexploded munitions. "People here are hosting us well but just as a bird feels at peace in its own nest, we also feel comfortable only in our own homes, even if they have been damaged," said Azam Chaudhry, 55, who fled his home in the Pakistani town of Khuiratta and has now been told to wait until Monday before returning. In Indian Kashmir's Uri, a key power plant that was damaged in a Pakistani drone attack is still under repair. "The project has suffered minor damage ... We have stopped generation as the transmission line has been damaged," said an official from state-run NHPC, India's biggest hydropower company, who did not want to be identified. Even with the ceasefire in effect, the Indian Air Force said in a midday post on X that operations were ongoing. The air force's description of operations in such situations includes active monitoring, assessment and state of readiness. Pakistani officials said there had been some firing in Pakistani Kashmir's Bhimber overnight but nowhere else, and that there were no casualties. © (c) Copyright Thomson Reuters 2025.
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Mortal remains of Rifleman Sunil Kumar brought to his residence in Jammu
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), May 11 (ANI): The mortal remains of Rifleman Sunil Kumar, who lost his life during shelling by Pakistan in the RS Pura sector, were brought to his residence in Trewa village of Jammu district on Sunday. Earlier on Sunday, JKAS official Raj Kumar Thapa who died after a Pakistani shell hit his residence due to cross-border shelling in Rajouri earlier this week. Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, Assembly LoP Sunil Sharma, and others paid their last respect to Additional District Development Commissioner Raj Kumar Thapa. Visuals show that the tribute ceremony, held in Jammu, was attended by several administrative and political leaders, along with security personnel. Meanwhile, on Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Thapa's family and expressed his condolences. J&K Chief Minister's Office posted on X and said, 'Paid my heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, JKAS, ADDC Rajouri, who lost his life in the line of duty today due to shelling by Pakistan. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The Government stands firmly with his family in this hour of grief.' People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti also expressed her deep sorrow over Thapa's demise. She extended her condolences to Thapa's bereaved family, praying for his soul to rest in peace. Civilian areas in Jammu's Rajouri district suffered damage due to shelling by Pakistan. A series of explosions damaged several houses and properties across the region, triggering panic among residents. According to locals, smoke rose after loud explosions were reported in Rajouri. Earlier, after the demise of Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz, who lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan (along the International Border in the RS Pura area of Jammu), the BSF informed that a wreath-laying ceremony with full honours will be held to pay tribute to, on May 11 at Frontier Headquarters Jammu, Paloura. DG BSF and all ranks on Sunday paid tribute to Sub-Inspector Imtiaz. (ANI)
India Gazette
11-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K: Last respects paid to ADDC Raj Kumar Thapa who died in cross-border shelling
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 11 (ANI): Last respects were paid to Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thapa, who died after a Pakistani shell hit his residence due to cross-border shelling in Rajouri earlier this week. Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, Assembly LoP Sunil Sharma; and others paid their last respect to Additional District Development Commissioner Raj Kumar Thapa. Visuals show that the tribute ceremony, held in Jammu, was attended by several administrative and political leaders, along with security personnel. Meanwhile, on Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Thapa's family and expressed his condolences. J&K Chief Minister's Office posted on X and said, 'Paid my heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, JKAS, ADDC Rajouri, who lost his life in the line of duty today due to shelling by Pakistan. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The Government stands firmly with his family in this hour of grief.' People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti also expressed her deep sorrow over Thapa's demise. She extended her condolences to Thapa's bereaved family, praying for his soul to rest in peace. Civilian areas in Jammu's Rajouri district suffered damage due to shelling by Pakistan. A series of explosions damaged several houses and properties across the region, triggering panic among residents. According to locals, smoke rose after loud explosions were reported in Rajouri. Earlier, after the demise of Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz, who lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan (along the International Border in the RS Pura area of Jammu), the BSF informed that a wreath-laying ceremony with full honours will be held to pay tribute to, on May 11 at Frontier Headquarters Jammu, Paloura. DG BSF and all ranks on Sunday paid tribute to Sub-Inspector Imtiaz. (ANI)
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J-K: Last respects paid to ADDC Raj Kumar Thapa who died in cross-border shelling
Last respects were paid to Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Raj Kumar Thapa , who died after a Pakistshell hit his residence due to cross-border shelling in Rajouri earlier this week. #Operation Sindoor India responds to Pak's ceasefire violation; All that happened India-Pakistan ceasefire reactions: Who said what Punjab's hopes for normalcy dimmed by fresh violations Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary, Assembly LoP Sunil Sharma; and others paid their last respect to Additional District Development Commissioner Raj Kumar Thapa. Visuals show that the tribute ceremony, held in Jammu, was attended by several administrative and political leaders, along with security personnel. Continue to video 5 5 Next Stay Playback speed 1x Normal Back 0.25x 0.5x 1x Normal 1.5x 2x 5 5 / by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If you eat ginger every day for a month, your body will experience the following phenomena Tips and Tricks Undo Meanwhile, on Saturday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah met Thapa's family and expressed his condolences. J&K Chief Minister's Office posted on X and said, "Paid my heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr. Raj Kumar Thapa, JKAS, ADDC Rajouri, who lost his life in the line of duty today due to shelling by Pakistan. His service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. The Government stands firmly with his family in this hour of grief." Live Events People's Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti also expressed her deep sorrow over Thapa's demise. She extended her condolences to Thapa's bereaved family, praying for his soul to rest in peace. Civilian areas in Jammu's Rajouri district suffered damage due to shelling by Pakistan. A series of explosions damaged several houses and properties across the region, triggering panic among residents. According to locals, smoke rose after loud explosions were reported in Rajouri. Earlier, after the demise of Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector Mohammad Imtiaz, who lost his life during cross-border firing by Pakistan (along the International Border in the RS Pura area of Jammu), the BSF informed that a wreath-laying ceremony with full honours will be held to pay tribute to, on May 11 at Frontier Headquarters Jammu, Paloura. DG BSF and all ranks on Sunday paid tribute to Sub-Inspector Imtiaz.
News18
11-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
J-K Govt Official, Two Security Personnel Among Seven Killed In Pakistani Shelling Across Jammu
Last Updated: The casualties were reported hours before India and Pakistan agreed to end hostilities, which soared after Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK. A senior Jammu and Kashmir government official and two security officers were among seven killed while more than 25 people were injured amid intense mortar shelling and drone strikes by Pakistan in the Jammu region on Saturday, officials said. The casualties were reported hours before India and Pakistan agreed to end hostilities, which soared after the Indian Armed Forces hit terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) earlier this week in response to the Pahalgam attack. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the affected residential localities and announced a Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for the next of kin of each person killed in the cross-border shelling while police issued helpline numbers and asked people to stay away from debris of fallen UAVs. Residents of Jammu city and other major towns of the division woke up to air raid sirens and deafening sounds of explosions around 5 am while border residents spent a sleepless night amid intense cross-border shelling. Defence officials said Pakistan's escalation with drone strikes and other munitions continued along the western borders on Saturday. 'Pakistan's blatant attempt to violate India's sovereignty and endanger civilians is unacceptable. The Indian Army will thwart all enemy designs," they said. Additional District Development Commissioner (Rajouri) Raj Kumar Thapa and his two staff members were seriously injured when an artillery shell hit his official residence in Rajouri town, the officials said. They were rushed to the Government Medical College where Thapa succumbed, they said. Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, a native of Himachal Pradesh, laid down his life when a Pakistani artillery shell exploded near his post in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch, the officials said. A senior Border Security Force (BSF) officer said sub-inspector Mohammed Imteyaz made the supreme sacrifice during cross-border firing while gallantly leading from the front along the International Border in the R S Pura sector. He, along with seven others, were injured in the cross-border firing initiated by Pakistan. While Imteyaz succumbed to his injuries, the other personnel were admitted to a hospital, the officer said. Two more persons — two-year-old Aisha Noor and Mohd Shohib (35) — were killed and three injured in shelling near an industrial area in Rajouri town, the officials said. According to the officials, 55-year-old Rashida Bi lost her life when a mortar shell hit her house at Kanghra-Galhutta village in the Mendhar sector of Poonch district. Three more people were injured in intense shelling in Poonch and were evacuated to a hospital, they said, adding that a local journalist was injured in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri. Zakir Hussain (45) was killed and two others, including a girl, were injured in shelling in the Kheri Keran village of Bantalab in the outskirts of Jammu, the officials said. Four people were injured when artillery shells and suspected drones hit some residential areas in Jammu, including Rehari and Roop Nagar in Jammu city. 'On May 9, from about 2100 hrs, Pakistan opened fire on BSF posts in the Jammu sector without any provocation. The BSF is responding in commensurate manner causing widespread damage to posts and assets of Pakistan Rangers along the International Border. Our resolve to protect India's sovereignty is unshaken," the force's Jammu unit said in a post on X. Majority of the shops in Jammu city and the shelling-hit areas remained closed due to the tense situation during the day but opened later after the announcement of the ceasefire. The debris of Pakistani kamikaze drones, intercepted and destroyed midair by the Indian Army's air defence network, were also found lying in open fields at several places, including Bishnah and Parmandal in Jammu, drawing a large number of people before the police rushed to the scene and confiscated the material. Taking note of the incident, the police issued helpline numbers for the public and advised them not to touch or move around any suspicious material or fallen UAV. The police also denied reports about the presence of terrorists in R S Pura, advising people to remain alert and report any suspicious movement to the nearest police post or station. Tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly after the Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday conducted precision strikes targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that had cross-border linkages. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed in the attack. top videos View all However, hours after the two countries reached an understanding on stopping military actions, New Delhi accused Islamabad of breaching it. In a late night media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with 'seriousness and responsibility". (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) First Published: May 11, 2025, 09:50 IST News india J-K Govt Official, Two Security Personnel Among Seven Killed In Pakistani Shelling Across Jammu
