It was Pakistan which proposed a ceasefire to end four days of intense cross-border hostilities, only to violate it within hours. The offer came directly from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) during a direct hotline call with his Indian counterpart.
“My communication with the Pak DGMO took place at 15:35 hours yesterday (Saturday), and it led to the cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side from 17:00 hrs, 10th of May, after he proposed that we cease hostilities,” Lt Gen Ghai
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, India’s DGMO, revealed that the proposal to halt hostilities was initiated by Pakistan on May 10. “My communication with the Pak DGMO took place at 15:35 hours yesterday (Saturday), and it led to the cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side from 17:00 hrs, 10th of May, after he proposed that we cease hostilities,” Lt Gen Ghai stated during a press briefing on Sunday.
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The ceasefire was intended to de-escalate tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border, following the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which resulted in the death of 26 tourists. The agreement was purely bilateral, without any preconditions, highlighting India’s commitment to restoring peace after eliminating major terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Lt Gen Ghai further stated that both sides agreed to hold additional discussions on May 12 to establish long-term measures that would ensure the ceasefire’s sustainability.
However, despite being the initiator, Pakistan breached the ceasefire within hours of its commencement. “Predictably, it took only a couple of hours for the Pakistan Army to violate these arrangements through cross-border firing and drone intrusions during the night and early morning,” said Lt Gen Ghai.
India expressed its disappointment over Pakistan’s actions, emphasizing that the breach was anticipated despite the initial diplomatic outreach. In response to the provocations, India sent a formal protest through the hotline, making its stance clear.
“We have sent another message to my counterpart today, pointing out these violations and our firm intention to respond decisively if they are repeated tonight or in the future,” Lt Gen Ghai asserted.
“We have sent another message to my counte
rpart today, pointing out these violations and our firm intention to respond decisively if they are repeated tonight or in the future,” Lt Gen Ghai asserted.
He also confirmed that the Chief of Army Staff has authorized ground commanders to take immediate counteraction should Pakistan continue to violate the ceasefire.
India’s position remains consistent: while it values peaceful dialogue and de-escalation, it will not tolerate any misuse of its willingness to maintain calm. The country has made it clear that any attempt to exploit its commitment to peace will be met with a robust and decisive response.
Earlier o Saturday also India categorically asserted that there was no third party involved in the end of fighting. It took place after DGMO Pakistan talked to his ounterpart. India maintained that The ceasefire was announced after India demolished eight Pakistani air bases, eliminated over 100 high-value terrorists, and inflicted significant damage on Pakistan’s terror infrastructure and military support assets.The ceasefire came not through a negotiated settlement or involvement of any third party, but after Pakistan found itself incapable of sustaining further escalation. India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action. It was Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) who reached out to his Indian counterpart for ceasefire
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