Pakistan Violates Ceasefire, India Vows Strong Response

Pakistan violated the ceasefire understanding that had been reached just hours earlier on May 10, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri warned that such breaches would invite strong and appropriate response.

In the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding reached between the two Directors General of Military Operations, Misri told reporters in a brief statement. This is a breach of that understanding. 

Indian forces are responding adequately and appropriately. 

India has taken very serious notice of these violations, he said.

India calls upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to deal with these violations, and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility, he said.

The ceasefire had come into effect at 1700 IST earlier in the day after a direct conversation between the DGMOs of both sides. The ceasefire was publicly endorsed by US President Donald Trump, and confirmed by both countries’ foreign ministries.

However, the situation deteriorated quickly.

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 violations along the international border and the line of control, Misri said. 

The renewed violations raise questions over the sustainability of the ceasefire and the sincerity of commitments made by Pakistan under international mediation.