The DGMOs of India and Pakistan held talks on Monday, agreeing to keep away from additional army escalation and contemplate decreasing troop deployments alongside the border. This got here two days after a full ceasefire was introduced, following intense hostilities triggered by India’s Operation Sindoor.
The Administrators Common of Army Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan held a hotline dialogue on Monday, specializing in measures to forestall additional army escalation alongside the borders. The almost 45-minute dialog got here two days after the 2 sides agreed to a full ceasefire on Might 10, following every week of intense cross-border hostilities.
In keeping with an Indian Military readout, each side reiterated their dedication to keep away from “aggressive and inimical” actions, together with refraining from firing a “single shot” at one another. The DGMOs additionally agreed to contemplate quick steps to cut back troop deployments in border and ahead areas, reflecting a broader try and de-escalate tensions.
The hotline dialog between India’s DGMO, Lieutenant Common Rajiv Ghai, and Pakistan’s DGMO, Common Qasim Abdullah, was initially scheduled for 12 midday. Nonetheless, the talks started round 5 pm, with each side reviewing the latest ceasefire understanding. Regardless of some reported violations by Pakistani forces on the evening of Might 10, the Indian Military famous that the scenario remained largely peaceable on Sunday evening, marking the primary calm interval in days.
Operation Sindoor and the trail to ceasefire
The ceasefire settlement, introduced by Overseas Secretary Vikram Misri on Might 10, got here within the wake of India’s Operation Sindoor, a sequence of precision strikes launched on Might 7 in opposition to terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The strikes have been a direct response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault, which killed 26 individuals.
Following the Indian offensive, Pakistan tried retaliatory strikes on Might 8, 9, and 10, focusing on Indian army bases with drones, missiles, and long-range artillery. Indian forces responded with vital power, hitting key Pakistani army installations, together with air bases, command facilities, and radar websites, successfully crippling their operational capabilities.
Army readiness regardless of truce
Addressing the media forward of the DGMO talks, Air Marshal AK Bharti, Director Common of Air Operations, stated the Indian army stays totally operational and ready for any additional missions if needed. “Our battle is in opposition to terrorists and their help infrastructure. Nonetheless, it’s unlucky that the Pakistani army selected to intervene, compelling us to reply in form,” Bharti stated. He emphasised that India’s air protection programs had successfully neutralized a number of Pakistani makes an attempt to strike Indian bases.
Bharti, together with Director Common of Army Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and Director Common of Naval Operations Vice Admiral A N Pramod, briefed reporters on the continued Operation Sindoor, asserting that Indian forces stay on excessive alert regardless of the truce. “Regardless of some minor injury, all our army bases and programs stay totally operational and able to undertake any additional missions, ought to the necessity come up,” Bharti added.
(With inputs from PTI)