The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan was shaken within hours of being announced, as overnight clashes erupted in Kashmir following a U.S.-mediated truce.
India's Director General of Military Operations, Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, revealed that Indian forces launched strikes earlier in the week on nine militant targets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, including camps tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group India accuses of past attacks. Over 100 militants were reportedly killed, though the claims remain unverified.
“We achieved total surprise,” said Ghai during a press briefing, adding that Pakistan’s response was "erratic and rattled."
The ceasefire, brokered on Saturday through high-level U.S. mediation, aimed to defuse the worst India-Pakistan military standoff in decades. Yet, by nightfall, both sides reported violations, trading blame for renewed fighting. Drones were sighted over Indian-administered Kashmir and Gujarat, raising security concerns.
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Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused Pakistan of repeated ceasefire breaches and called on Islamabad to act responsibly. India’s army leadership granted field commanders full discretion to respond to any infractions.Pakistan, in turn, claimed Indian forces broke the truce first and reiterated its commitment to peace, advocating for dialogue as a means to resolve implementation issues.
The escalation follows a deadly shooting of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last week, which India blamed on Pakistani-backed militants—an accusation Pakistan denies.
Despite agreeing to halt all military activity by land, sea, and air, intense shelling resumed along the Line of Control (LoC), where both armies remain entrenched in a bitter standoff. Villagers on both sides reported trauma from the renewed violence.In the Poonch region of Indian Kashmir and Neelum Valley in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, residents described chaotic scenes amid heavy shelling.
U.S. President Donald Trump first announced the ceasefire on his Truth Social platform. While Pakistan expressed gratitude to the U.S. and Trump, India has remained silent on American involvement. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting Sunday to assess the situation.
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UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the ceasefire as a move toward peace and expressed hope it would open the door to resolving broader disputes.
India and Pakistan, nuclear-armed rivals with a history of conflict over Kashmir, are expected to hold military talks on Monday to stabilize the situation.
Stay updated with the latest India-Pakistan updates on Elephants Finance.
The fragile ceasefire between India and Pakistan was shaken within hours of being announced, as overnight clashes erupted in Kashmir following a U.S.-mediated truce.
India's Director General of Military Operations, Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, revealed that Indian forces launched strikes earlier in the week on nine militant targets in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, including camps tied to Lashkar-e-Taiba, a group India accuses of past attacks. Over 100 militants were reportedly killed, though the claims remain unverified.
“We achieved total surprise,” said Ghai during a press briefing, adding that Pakistan’s response was "erratic and rattled."
The ceasefire, brokered on Saturday through high-level U.S. mediation, aimed to defuse the worst India-Pakistan military standoff in decades. Yet, by nightfall, both sides reported violations, trading blame for renewed fighting. Drones were sighted over Indian-administered Kashmir and Gujarat, raising security concerns.
Read More: Indian Army Crushes Pakistan’s Coordinated Drone Strikes in Major LoC Escalation Under Operation Sindoor
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused Pakistan of repeated ceasefire breaches and called on Islamabad to act responsibly. India’s army leadership granted field commanders full discretion to respond to any infractions.Pakistan, in turn, claimed Indian forces broke the truce first and reiterated its commitment to peace, advocating for dialogue as a means to resolve implementation issues.
The escalation follows a deadly shooting of tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir last week, which India blamed on Pakistani-backed militants—an accusation Pakistan denies.
Despite agreeing to halt all military activity by land, sea, and air, intense shelling resumed along the Line of Control (LoC), where both armies remain entrenched in a bitter standoff. Villagers on both sides reported trauma from the renewed violence.In the Poonch region of Indian Kashmir and Neelum Valley in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, residents described chaotic scenes amid heavy shelling.
U.S. President Donald Trump first announced the ceasefire on his Truth Social platform. While Pakistan expressed gratitude to the U.S. and Trump, India has remained silent on American involvement. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting Sunday to assess the situation.
Read More: After Pahalgam Attack: Rajnath Singh Meets PM Modi to Discuss Strategic Response to LoC Breaches
UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the ceasefire as a move toward peace and expressed hope it would open the door to resolving broader disputes.
India and Pakistan, nuclear-armed rivals with a history of conflict over Kashmir, are expected to hold military talks on Monday to stabilize the situation.
Stay updated with the latest India-Pakistan updates on Elephants Finance.
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