Just hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire, India accused Pakistan of violating the agreement along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border. The ceasefire, which was to take effect at 5 p.m. Indian Standard Time on Saturday, May 10, 2025, was intended to halt all military action across land, air, and sea. However, reports quickly emerged of cross-border shelling and drone intrusions, leading Indian authorities to condemn Pakistan's actions as a "breach of understanding".
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Pakistan had repeatedly violated the ceasefire understanding. He added that the Indian armed forces were giving an "adequate and appropriate" response to the attacks and that the military has been instructed to deal strongly with any further violations along the LoC and international border. "We take very serious notice of the violations," Misri said, urging Pakistan to address these violations with "seriousness and responsibility".
The agreement to halt military action came after a period of heightened tensions between the two countries, triggered by the April 22, 2025, terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian-administered Kashmir, where 26 civilians were killed. India attributed the attack to the Islamic Resistance Front, allegedly linked to the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. In response, India launched "Operation Sindoor" on April 30, targeting alleged terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated, leading to a series of cross-border exchanges.
Following the announcement of the ceasefire, explosions were heard in Srinagar, and projectiles were reportedly seen in the air. Sirens blared, and blackouts were enforced in several areas across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. There were also reports of drone activity in Gujarat's Kutch, Punjab, and Jammu's Nagrota.
The international community has reacted to the renewed tensions. China urged both countries to exercise restraint. U.S. President Donald Trump had earlier claimed that the U.S. mediated the ceasefire agreement. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that he and Vice President J.D. Vance had been in contact with senior Indian and Pakistani officials.
Despite the ceasefire violations, India has maintained that it is committed to a firm stance against terrorism. The Indian Army has been instructed to maintain a strong vigil and respond decisively to any further provocations.
The recent events underscore the complex and volatile nature of India-Pakistan relations. Despite attempts to de-escalate tensions, repeated ceasefire violations and cross-border accusations continue to undermine stability in the region.
