Following a period of heightened tensions and cross-border strikes, India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The agreement, brokered after U.S.-led talks, aimed to halt military actions on land, air, and sea. However, the ceasefire was quickly followed by accusations of violations from both sides.

The ceasefire was announced after a series of escalating events, including India's strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, 2025, which resulted in the death of 26 people. India accused Pakistan-based armed groups for the attack, a claim that Islamabad denies. These strikes, dubbed "Operation Sindoor," targeted terrorist infrastructure. India has maintained that its actions were targeted, measured, and non-escalatory, with no Pakistani military facilities targeted.

Just hours after the ceasefire agreement was announced, India accused Pakistan of violating the understanding. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that there had been repeated violations and accused Pakistan of border intrusion, which prompted Indian forces to retaliate. Pakistan, in turn, blamed Indian forces for initiating the ceasefire violation, asserting its commitment to the agreement and responsible handling of the situation. Despite the accusations, officials reported that there were no ceasefire violations along the Line of Control in Kashmir after 11 p.m. on Saturday. However, residents in Srinagar and Jammu reported hearing explosions shortly after the agreement, followed by power cuts.

The international community has reacted with calls for restraint and de-escalation. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire in a Truth Social post, congratulating both countries. The U.S., along with the U.K., Russia, and the UN, have reached out to both New Delhi and Islamabad to defuse tensions. UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed serious concern over the situation and called for maximum military restraint. Other countries, including China, the UAE, and Qatar, have also urged restraint and dialogue. Israel, however, has voiced support for India's right to self-defense.

The ceasefire brought a sense of relief to residents in the Kashmir Valley, who had experienced a week of gunfire and drone activity. Displaced villagers started returning to their homes, and local markets reopened. In Amritsar, India, a red alert was lifted, and the situation returned to normal.

Despite the reported violations, the overall security situation across India's western border states remained stable. Prime Minister Modi convened a security meeting with top officials, including the National Security Advisor, Defence Minister, and military chiefs. The Ministry of Defence held a media briefing to address the situation.

The agreement was reached after the United States "practically ordered" Pakistan to activate its direct line to the Indian Army. Major General Kashif Abdullah, Pakistan's DGMO, contacted his Indian counterpart, Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, which was later confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.