On the 10th of May India and Pakistan agreed on the ceasefire across the international border. In an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs, it was notified that the Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India. Both officials had a discussion and agreed on a ceasefire.
You can watch the full briefing by India’s foreign secretary here-
Both sides agreed to implement the ceasefire at 06:00PM on the 10th of May across the land, air, and sea. Further discussions were to be held on the 12 May 2025.
However, only few hours after this agreement, Pakistan has violated the ceasefire and launched attacks in Jammu and Kashmir via air.
In an official live video briefing by Mr. Vikram Misri, the Foreign Secretary of India, has asked Pakistan to take appropriate steps to follow the ceasefire violations.
We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility – Mr Vikram Misri
In the meantime, the Indian armed forces are giving a befitting reply to the ceasefire violation to Pakistan.
Did Pakistan violate the ceasefire?
Yes, it is now confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs that Pakistan has indeed violated the ceasefire agreement. Pakistani armed forces have launched multiple attacks across Jammu and Kashmir, which were successfully countered by the Indian army.
Are Pakistan and India going to war?
There is no official declaration of war from either India or Pakistan. However, tensions are at the highest point since the Kargil war. If the situation persists and Pakistan keeps on attacking India, there might be an all-out war.
What is a ceasefire?
The ceasefire is a temporary truce between two countries at war. A ceasefire does not mean the end of the conflict. It just halts the attacks on either side till further notice. During the ceasefire, high-level officials held meetings to find solutions of the cause of war and try to find a middle ground.
Has India violated the ceasefire?
No, India has not violated the proposed ceasefire. However, it is giving a befitting reply to the Pakistan’s violation of the ceasefire across the border.
