After four days of intense military exchanges along the Line of Control (LoC), India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire beginning the evening of May 10. Precision missile strikes, drone incursions, and artillery duels marked the conflict’s escalation. Yet, within hours of the truce, Pakistani drones were detected over Jammu and Kashmir, prompting India to declare fresh ceasefire violations and deliver “adequate and appropriate response.”
From Dawn Strikes to Diplomatic Channels
At first light on May 10, the Indian Air Force launched air-launched BrahMos-A cruise missiles at key Pakistan Air Force bases, including:
- Chaklala (near Rawalpindi) and Sargodha: Vital logistics and aviation hubs.
- Jacobabad, Bholari, and Skardu (PoK): Confirmed by damage assessments later that evening.
Indian intelligence then intercepted high-alert messages within Pakistani defense networks, suggesting Pakistan feared strikes on its nuclear command infrastructure. Heightened security at Rawalpindi’s Strategic Plans Division offices fueled concerns of further escalation.
U.S. Intervention and the Path to Truce
With strategic assets on edge, Pakistan sought urgent U.S. assistance. American officials, already monitoring rising tensions, urged Islamabad to use the military hotline with the Indian Army and de-escalate. Reportedly, Washington “practically ordered” Pakistan to activate direct communication channels.
By 3:35 p.m. IST on May 10, Pakistan’s Director General Military Operations, Major General Kashif Abdullah, called India’s counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai. That direct line—kept open since 2019—became the conduit for negotiating the ceasefire without formal diplomatic talks. India, while receptive to U.S. pressure, maintained it would not engage in india pak ceasefire negotiations outside established protocols.
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Immediate Violations and India’s Response
Within hours of the truce, Pakistani drones appeared over Srinagar and parts of Gujarat. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned these as “repeated violations” and warned the military would “deal strongly” with any further breaches. Misri’s firm stance underscored New Delhi’s resolve to uphold the ceasefire terms while retaining the right to retaliate.
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Wider Measures Left Intact
India also confirmed that punitive steps taken after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack would stand. These include:
- Temporary suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.
- Continuation of trade restrictions and visa cancellations.
These measures, aimed at pressuring Pakistan over cross-border terrorism, will remain unaffected by the ceasefire.
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Voices on the Ground and the Road Ahead
In Srinagar, displaced residents tentatively returned home. “Guns have fallen silent,” said local journalist Umar Mehraj. Yet many remain wary, recalling past promises broken by renewed shelling.
Political analysts stress that india and pakistan ceasefire agreements are fragile. Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah urged sustained dialogue mechanisms to prevent conflict escalation. Without daily communication, he warned, even small incidents risk spiraling into full-scale war between two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The latest india pakistan ceasefire offers momentary relief—and a glimpse of peace’s value. But immediate violations and strategic distrust remind both capitals that true stability demands robust channels of communication and lasting political solutions, especially over the contested region of Kashmir.
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