New Delhi, May 10 – After three days of intense military escalation following the launch of Operation Sindoor, India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Addressing a press briefing at 6 PM on Saturday, Misri revealed that the agreement was reached after a crucial call was made by Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to his Indian counterpart at 3:35 PM.
“It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and at sea with effect from 17:00 hours Indian Standard Time,” Misri stated
Both countries have issued internal orders to enforce the ceasefire immediately. Misri further added that the two DGMOs will hold another round of talks on May 12 at 12:00 PM to review the situation and ensure compliance.
The ceasefire comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, a retaliatory strike launched by Indian forces following the April 22 Pahalgam attacks, in which 26 Indian nationals lost their lives. Tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations had been escalating rapidly, prompting calls for de-escalation from the international community.