Blasts rang out across Indian Kashmir and the Sikh holy city of Amritsar in neighbouring Punjab state late on Friday, with the Indian military saying it was shooting down drones in the worst fighting with Pakistan in nearly three decades.

Amritsar has been placed on red alert, with authorities urging residents to stay indoors and away from windows, amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan following fresh ceasefire violationsIssuing a series of early morning advisories on Sunday,

India on Saturday accused Pakistan of violating a ceasefire agreement within hours of it taking effect, reporting gunfire and drone activity along the LoC. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said Indian forces were ordered to respond firmly and held Pakistan responsible for the renewed hostilities.