In a special briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Pakistan’s actions amounted to a "breach" of the understanding reached earlier that day. He stressed that India takes "very serious note of these violations
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addresses the media on Pakistan's ceasefire violations in New Delhi, Saturday. PIC/PTI
On Saturday, India accused Pakistan of violating the agreement reached earlier in the day between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries, which was intended to halt all firing and military action. India’s armed forces are retaliating and addressing border intrusions in accordance with the violations.
In a special briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that Pakistan’s actions amounted to a "breach" of the understanding reached earlier that day. He stressed that India takes "very serious note of these violations."
“We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility,” Misri said.
He also highlighted that India’s Armed Forces had been given clear instructions to respond forcefully to any further violations along both the International Border and the Line of Control, reported news agency ANI.
"For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding reached earlier today between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan. This constitutes a breach of the agreement," said Misri, adding, "The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations, and we take these matters very seriously."
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The Foreign Secretary reiterated that Pakistan must address these actions responsibly, as India’s forces remain on high alert. “The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil and have been instructed to act firmly in case of any further violations along the border or Line of Control,” he added, amid the India-Pakistan tensions.
India-Pakistan tensions: Both sides had agreed to halt military action, firing
Earlier in the day, Foreign Secretary Misri informed the media that Pakistan’s DGMO had contacted his Indian counterpart in the afternoon.
"Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours. It was agreed between them that both sides would cease all firing and military action on land, air, and sea, effective from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time," Misri said. "Instructions have been issued to implement this understanding. The DGMOs will speak again on May 12 at 1200 hours."
In a post on social media platform X, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s steadfast stance against terrorism.
“India and Pakistan have today reached an understanding to halt all military actions. India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so," Jaishankar posted.
At a joint press conference earlier on Saturday, Misri had described Pakistan’s actions as "escalatory" and "provocative", asserting that India is responding to these provocations in an effective manner.
India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation to a horrific terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people. India had struck nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. In response, Pakistan escalated the situation with unprovoked artillery and drone attacks.
(With ANI inputs)
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