Following an agreement between India and Pakistan to implement an immediate ceasefire, both nations have accused each other of violating the truce. The ceasefire, agreed to after days of military escalation and cross-border attacks, aimed to de-escalate tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
India has accused Pakistan of repeated ceasefire violations in the disputed territory of Kashmir. According to India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, these violations occurred shortly after the ceasefire understanding was reached between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries. Misri stated that the Indian armed forces were instructed to respond firmly to any further violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border. He added that the armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation and that India takes these violations very seriously. India confirmed that Pakistan violated the ceasefire after drones were spotted and explosions were heard in Jammu and Kashmir. Both countries had agreed upon a ceasefire on land, sea and air, which was to be in effect from 5 pm today.
Pakistan, however, has released a statement asserting its commitment to the ceasefire agreement. According to the statement, Pakistan remains committed to the faithful implementation of the ceasefire. The statement further added that despite violations committed by India in some areas, Pakistani forces are handling the situation with responsibility and restraint. Pakistan's Foreign Ministry believes that any issues in the smooth implementation of the ceasefire should be addressed through communication at appropriate levels. Pakistan's Information Minister Attaullah Tarar told Geo News that there have been no violations of the agreement.
The reported violations include explosions and drone sightings in Jammu and Kashmir. Nearly 50 drones were reportedly shot down over Srinagar, with similar activity noted in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer and Barmer, and Gujarat's Kutch. Following the explosions in Srinagar, air defense units were activated, while a firing incident occurred at an Army unit near Jammu.
Security analyst Sahar Khan noted that these violations highlight the fragility of peace along the LoC. She pointed out that the recent fighting broke a ceasefire agreement reached in 2021, which was the most substantial since 2003. Khan anticipates continued back and forth despite the current agreement.
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