India-Pakistan Agree to Cease Hostilities via DGMOs’ Direct Talks. India and Pakistan, after drone and military fights, decided to cease fire due to various reasons, such as both being nuclear countries. The ceasefire of hostilities was confirmed by both countries on May 10 following contacts between the two DGMOs. After the ceasefire, the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s position on the stoppage of military action has been well-articulated. To know more details about the topic “India-Pakistan Agree to Cease Hostilities via DGMOs’ Direct Talks,” read the complete article.
India-Pakistan Agree to Cease Hostilities via DGMOs’ Direct Talks
India on Thursday once again dismissed the Trump administration’s claim that The US President Donald Trump arranged a ceasefire between India and Pakistan by providing trade benefits. Speaking in response to a recent filing by the Trump administration in the the US court, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “Regarding the court filing in the United States, I hope you have seen the court order as well. Our position on this particular issue that you mentioned has been well articulated. I would refer you to our position that was made clear on the 13th of May.”
Randhir Jaiswal responded to the queries at the weekly media briefing and said India’s position on the stoppage of military action has been well-articulated. “From the time Operation Sindoor commenced on 7th May till the understanding on cessation of firing and military action on May 10, there were conversations between Indian and The US leaders on the evolving military situation,” he said. “The issue of trade or tariff did not come up in any of those discussions. The External Affairs Minister has also made clear that the cessation of firing was decided upon through direct contacts between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan,” he added.
How the Ceasefire Was Established
The crucial decision came on Saturday. The Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called his Indian counterpart, Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, to suggest an end in hostilities.
“My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 15:35 hrs on Saturday and resulted in the cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 17:00 hrs, May 10, after he proposed that we cease hostilities. We also decided to further speak on May 12 at 10:00 hours to discuss the modalities that would enable the longevity of this understanding,” Lt. Gen. Ghai said during a press interaction on Saturday.
However, within hours of the ceasefire coming into effect, violations were reported.
Ceasefire Breached by Pakistan
The Pakistani army breached the ceasefire hours after committing to stop firing and military action by both countries. Sources said that a drone has been observed near the LoC in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. Blackout reports have also been received from Barmer in Rajasthan and are awaited. According to Army sources cited by PTI, security forces responded swiftly, intercepting and engaging the UAVs shortly after they were spotted.
“A small number of suspected drones have been sighted near Samba in Jammu and Kashmir. They are engaged,” said an Army official, assuring that the situation is under control and there is no need for public alarm. ANI also quoted Army sources saying, “Comparatively, a very small number of drones have come in the Samba sector. They are being engaged and there is nothing to be alarmed about.”
India Responds
India immediately notified Pakistan through the military hotline. According to Lt. Gen. Ghai, the Indian side made it “clear that it would respond in the same way fiercely if repeated,” adding that the Chief of Army Staff had given full authority to Army Commanders to act as needed. These events followed a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last month that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. India responded with Operation Sindoor, launched on 7 May, which targeted nine terror sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
After the permanent ceasefire, US President Trump said, “On Saturday, my administration helped broker a full and immediate ceasefire, I think, a permanent one between India and Pakistan, ending a dangerous conflict of two nations with lots of nuclear weapons.” He added, “I’m very proud to let you know that the leadership of India and Pakistan was unwavering, powerful, but unwavering in both cases, having these—they really were from the standpoint of having the strength and the wisdom and fortitude to fully know and to understand the gravity of the situation.”
