Tensions flared between India and Pakistan on Saturday, May 10, 2025, following accusations that Pakistan violated a ceasefire agreement reached just hours earlier. The agreement, brokered with the help of the United States, was intended to halt weeks of escalating military conflict between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that "there had been repeated violations of the understanding arrived between the two countries" regarding the ceasefire. He accused Pakistan of breaching the agreement and called upon them to take appropriate steps to address the violations with seriousness. Misri confirmed that the Indian army was retaliating against what he termed a "border intrusion".

Pakistan, however, denied violating the ceasefire. Instead, Pakistani officials claimed that India had committed violations in "some areas" and that their troops were acting with "responsibility and restraint". A spokesperson for the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed Pakistan's commitment to the ceasefire, suggesting that any issues should be addressed through communication.

The ceasefire agreement came after a dangerous escalation in military conflict, which included strikes using drones and missiles fired from fighter jets. Both countries blamed each other for initiating the strikes. The recent surge in tensions was triggered by an attack on a tourist site in Indian-administered Kashmir on April 22, which resulted in the death of 26 civilians. India accused Pakistan of backing the attack, a charge that Islamabad has denied.

Following the reports of ceasefire violations, explosions were heard in Srinagar and Jammu, followed by a blackout in both cities. Omar Abdullah, a top elected official in the region, questioned the ceasefire, reporting that air defense units in Srinagar had opened fire.

Despite the allegations and counter-allegations, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the ceasefire on Geo News, acknowledging the role of Saudi Arabia and Turkey in facilitating the deal. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that both sides had agreed to "stop all firing and military action from land, air and sea" starting at 5 p.m. local time.

The international community has reacted to the situation with calls for restraint and de-escalation. The UN Secretary-General welcomed the ceasefire as a positive step towards peace. However, the long-term impact of these recent events on the relationship between India and Pakistan remains uncertain.

In the wake of the ceasefire announcement and subsequent violations, several measures were taken, including heightened security, identification of air raid shelters, and the creation of specialized emergency response units. While Pakistan reopened its airspace following the ceasefire agreement, India decided to maintain punitive measures against Pakistan, including keeping the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance.