India and Pakistan DGMOs had a rare conversation on the hotline this week amid a daily pattern of ceasefire violations along the International Border and the Line of Control. The tension is after the fatal Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir that claimed the lives of 26 civilians.
Every night since then, Pakistan has fired across the border. Indian forces have retaliated in kind. New Delhi blamed Islamabad directly, with police confirming at least two of the attackers were from Pakistan.
The Director Generals of Military Operations from India and Pakistan, on April 29, held a hotline conversation to address repeated ceasefire violations by the Pakistan Army along the LoC.
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DGMOs Revive Hotline Amid Tense Border Situation
On Tuesday, Indian Army’s Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai talked to his Pakistani counterpart. They discussed unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pakistan. The Indian side made a stern warning. It demanded that Pakistan refrain from ceasefire violations along the LoC.
This unusual hotline call indicates increased military pressure. These calls are intended to diffuse tension. But they are losing effectiveness with repeated provocation.
Violations Every Day Along LoC and IB Trigger Fears
Ever since the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has been shooting at Indian positions on a daily basis. There were ceasefire violations in four districts. Areas such as Pargwal in Jammu and Naushera in Rajouri came under surprise gunfire. Officials revealed the firing was with small weapons initially and went up. Indian troops retaliated “effectively.”
The recurring nature of such breaches has been causing concern. Border residents stay apprehensive.
Pakistan Puts Simla Agreement in Abeyance
Pakistan has recently put the Simla Agreement on hold. This action has serious repercussions. The 1972 agreement served as the basis for the 2003 and 2021 ceasefire agreements. By suspending it, Islamabad has also vitiated those ceasefire agreements.
The suspension has legal and diplomatic repercussions. It is an indication that Pakistan might no longer be committed to peace through earlier assurances.
Aftermath of Pahalgam Attack Fuels Breakdown
The Kashmir attack killed 26 people. India accused Pakistan. The police confirmed that the two attackers were from the other side of the border. This discovery reinforced India’s fury. It also justified concerns that the military actions by Pakistan were connected to the terror attack.
The hotline call indicates backchannel diplomacy is not dead yet. But its vulnerability is evident. Diplomatic dialogue cannot counter aggression on the ground. If firing doesn’t stop, these negotiations could become irrelevant. India’s reaction so far has remained restrained. But that can change if Pakistan continues.
