The current India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement has brought a welcome halt to violence in Jammu and Kashmir and areas along the international border. According to Indian Army officials, the night was “largely peaceful”, the first calm night after four days of heavy gunfire between the two countries.
Tensions between India and Pakistan had escalated following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 people. India traced cross-border hyperlinks to the assault and released a sturdy counter-operation named Operation Sindoor, placing 9 terror websites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on May 7.
On Saturday evening, each country agreed to a ceasefire, promising to stop all naval movements on land, sea, and air beginning at five PM. This decision was made during a verbal exchange between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan.
However, the peace became short-lived. Within hours, a couple of drone sightings had been reported in numerous areas, including Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir and regions in Gujarat. These incidents raised issues about the effectiveness of the ceasefire.
Later that night, India accused Pakistan of violating the ceasefire agreement. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the media around 11:20 PM, stating that there had been several ceasefire breaches. He confirmed that the Indian armed forces were responding “appropriately” and had been instructed to remain vigilant and take strong action if violations continue.
“We take these violations very seriously and urge Pakistan to act responsibly. The armed forces are maintaining a strong watch along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border,” said Misri.
Despite the ceasefire, the situation remains tense. India has clearly stated that any further ceasefire violations will be dealt with firmly.
