After over 80 hours of intense cross-border conflict following the Pahalgam terror attack, India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire agreement on Saturday. However, Pakistan violated the agreement within hours, prompting a strong retaliatory response from the Indian Armed Forces. Late at night, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri issued a stern warning to Pakistan, underlining India’s zero-tolerance policy on cross-border terrorism.
Today, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of both nations are scheduled to hold official talks to de-escalate tensions and review ceasefire mechanisms. Sources from the Ministry of External Affairs clarified that no National Security Advisor-level talks have taken place or are planned. Dialogue, if any, will be restricted to DGMO-level communication only.
The Indian stance remains unchanged—discussions with Pakistan can only move forward if they involve the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) or the handover of perpetrators involved in attacks like Pahalgam and Mumbai.
In response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s earlier offer to mediate on Kashmir, Indian sources have dismissed any third-party involvement, asserting that the matter is strictly bilateral. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear to U.S. Vice President JD Vance that India will respond decisively to any aggression.
Following the ceasefire, last night was peaceful across Jammu and Kashmir, with no reports of cross-border firing.
