The Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed ceasefire violations on Saturday, hours after India and Pakistan agreed to a truce brokered by the United States.
In an emergency briefing, just six hours after New Delhi and Islamabad agreed to a ceasefire, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Paksitan has "violated the understadnign agreed to this evening."
"An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian Army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion. This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible for it. We believe that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately to stop this intrusion," said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
"The Armed Forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation and have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the borders along the international border as well as the line of control," Misri added further.
India, Pakistan Agree To Ceasefire
Earlier today, US President Donald Trump stated that India and Pakistan have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire. The ceasefire, brokered by the US, were confirmed by the US, Pakistan and the Indian government.
As per this agreement, both India and Pakistan agreed to stopping all firing on land, in air and at sea.
India-Pak Tensions Reach New Boiling Point
Over the past four days, the tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated to an all-time high, bringing both nuclear-armed nations closer to a fifth war.
The tensions escalated after India launched Operation Sindoor - a military operation targeting nine terror camps across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This tri-service operation was launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 tourists, including one Nepali citizen.
Since the night of May 7, Pakistan has marked violations along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. However, on May 8, the escalations reached a new level after Pakistani drones were spotted along northern and western states in India near the LoC and International Border.
From May 8 to May 10, India and Pakistan have exchanged regular fire and strikes, bringing the two nations closer to the edge.
