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Govt Fact-Checks Viral Claims Of Explosions In Udhampur, Drone Attack In J&K

The Indian Army said on Monday that Jammu and Kashmir was peaceful last night with no hostilities between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control and the International Border.

The government fact-checked viral claims being circualted on social media regarding explosions in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur and drones being spotted in several parts of the Union Territory following the ceasefire agreement by India and Pakistan.

A claim was being widely ciculated on social media on May 11 that heavy explosions were reported in Udhampur. When Press Information Bureau's fact-check unit investigated it, the claim turned out to be false. 

"There have been no explosions in Udhampur. These rumours are being spread to create panic. Rely only on official government sources for accurate information," PIB said. 

Another claim of drones being spotted in certain areas of Jammu and Kashmir was being ciculated on social media. The PIB has debunked these claims, calling the posts fake. 

"This claim is fake. There is no drone activity in Jammu & Kashmir. Stay vigilant. Rely only on official sources for authentic information," PIB said after performing the fact check.

'First Calm Night In Recent Days'

India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after a "long night" of talks mediated by the United States. Soon after President Donald Trump announced this, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan have agreed to stop all firings and military action on land, air, and sea with effect from 5:00 PM on Saturday.

However, hours later, the arrangement came under severe pressure after India said Pakistan breached it. In a media briefing around midnight, Misri called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these ceasefire violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility. 

On May 11, residents in Kashmir are said to have witnessed the first night in six das without the sound of aircraft, drones, and missiles flying overhead. There was no ceasefire violation reported from any sector along the Line of Control in Kashmir after 11 pm on Saturday, news agency PTI reported citing officials.

The Indian Army said on Monday morning that Jammu and Kashmir was peaceful last night with no hostilities between the Indian and Pakistani militaries along the Line of Control and the International Border. "No incidents have been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days," it said.

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