India’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai spoke with Pakistan’s DGMO Major General Kashif Abdullah through the military hotline on Monday around 5 pm. The call lasted for about 30 minutes. They focused on the May 10 agreement, where both countries promised to avoid firing any shots or starting any aggressive actions.
According to the Indian Army, “It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas.”
US Helped De-escalate Tensions
Earlier, tensions had reached dangerous levels. Both nations were on the brink of a full-scale war. The United States and other global powers stepped in to calm the situation. As a result, a ceasefire was announced on Saturday by US President Donald Trump.
This agreement was confirmed during a hotline conversation between Ghai and Abdullah at 3:35 pm on Saturday.
Pakistan Violated Ceasefire Hours Later
However, the peace didn’t last long. Within hours of the agreement, Indian forces spotted drones over Jammu and Kashmir.
Lt Gen Ghai said at a Sunday briefing, “Disappointingly and should I add expectedly, it took only a couple of hours for the Pakistan Army to violate these arrangements by cross-border and LoC (Line of Control) firing followed by drone intrusions across the expanse of the western front through Saturday night and in the early hours of Sunday.” India reacted swiftly. A hotline message warned Pakistan of a “fierce and punitive” response if violations continued.
Drone Sightings Continue
There were no fresh violations on Sunday. However, on Monday evening, more drones were spotted flying over Jammu and Kashmir. India’s air defence systems fired at them.
PM Modi: Ceasefire Came After Pakistan’s Defeat
On the same day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the situation. He claimed Pakistan agreed to stop fighting only after suffering major military losses. He also said that Operation Sindoor is still ongoing.
Modi declared, “Terror and talks cannot go together, terror and trade cannot go together, and blood and water cannot flow together.” He added that future talks with Pakistan would only cover terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Operation Sindoor: India’s Response to Terror Attack
India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. It was a direct reaction to the April 22 terrorist strike in Pahalgam, which killed 26 people.
On May 7, the Indian Air Force struck nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK. Later, India’s biggest attacks came on the night between Friday and Saturday. The IAF hit several military targets, including those in Rafiqui, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sialkot, and Malir Cantt in Karachi.
Indian Air Force Defends Action
Air Marshal AK Bharti said, “Our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure. However, it is a pity that the Pakistan military chose to intervene and bat for the terrorists, which compelled us to respond in kind.”
Ghai Focused on India’s Strategy
When asked if Pakistan would use the ceasefire to prepare for more war, Ghai responded, “What pauses means during these conflicts is known to everybody. I don’t want to go into the pros and cons of how preparation for war is made.”
He further said, “I am not so concerned about what Pakistan will do in this time. I am only concerned about what we will do. We have a road map, and we will follow it diligently.”
