India exposes Pakistan’s ceasefire breach, vows strong response to future violations
New Delhi, May 11. In a stern diplomatic and military response, India has publicly called out Pakistan for breaching a ceasefire agreement that Islamabad itself proposed, exposing what New Delhi termed as Pakistan’s duplicity.
The ceasefire, aimed at ending four days of intense cross-border hostilities, was initiated during a hotline conversation on May 10 between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. During the call, Pakistan’s DGMO proposed the halt in hostilities, which was accepted by his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai.
Addressing the media on Sunday, Lt Gen Ghai said, “The proposal came from the Pakistani side during my communication with their DGMO at 15:35 hours on May 10. It was agreed that all forms of cross-border firing and air intrusions would cease from 17:00 hrs the same day.”
The ceasefire followed heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) and international border, triggered by the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 tourists dead. In its aftermath, India launched targeted strikes on major terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The ceasefire agreement was reached bilaterally, without any preconditions, as part of India’s effort to de-escalate the situation.
Lt Gen Ghai also noted that both sides had agreed to a follow-up conversation on May 12 to work out measures to sustain the ceasefire. However, he confirmed that Pakistan violated the understanding within hours.
“Predictably, the Pakistan Army resumed cross-border and LoC firing just hours after the agreement, followed by drone intrusions through the night and early morning,” he stated.
India has issued a formal protest via the military hotline, warning of strong retaliation if such violations continue.
“We have conveyed our serious concerns and made it clear that any repeat will be met with a firm and forceful response. The Chief of Army Staff has authorized our commanders to take necessary counteractions,” Lt Gen Ghai said.
Reiterating India’s preference for peace, he emphasized that while New Delhi remains committed to dialogue and stability, it will not hesitate to defend its sovereignty if its goodwill is undermine.”
