The United States of America, India, and Pakistan on Saturday announced that the two South Asian nuclear powers have reached an immediate ceasefire, though India has reported some violations after.

The surprise announcement of a truce came following days of heightened tensions and overnight missile attacks on both sides of the border.

A few hours after the announcement, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused the neighbouring country of violating the truce.

Mr Misri in a press briefing said there had been a breach of 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.

Mr Misri said the country’s armed forces were monitoring the situation closely and had been given instructions to deal with any violations along the international border and the disputed line of control in Jammu and Kashmir.

Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar denied any violations, broadcaster Geo News reported, calling reports from Indian media “baseless.”

The foreign ministry said in a statement that Islamabad remained committed to implementing the ceasefire.

(dpa/NAN)