New Delhi [India], May 12: High-level military dialogue between India and Pakistan is set to resume on Monday evening, according to sources, as part of efforts to stabilize the volatile situation along the Line of Control (LoC). The talks were originally slated for noon but were rescheduled following fresh tensions and violations.
Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, speaking at a joint press conference on Sunday, disclosed that the initial ceasefire proposal came from his Pakistani counterpart during their last interaction.
“My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 15:35 hrs yesterday and resulted in cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions… with effect from 17:00 hrs, May 10,” said Lt Gen Ghai. “We agreed to reconnect on May 12 at 12:00 hrs to discuss modalities that would ensure the longevity of this understanding.”
However, Lt Gen Ghai expressed disappointment at the swift violation of the ceasefire agreement by Pakistan, stating that within hours of the agreement, Pakistani forces initiated fresh cross-border firing and drone incursions during the night and early morning.
India responded with strong retaliation, and a hotline message was sent to the Pakistani side warning of a fierce response to any further violations. Lt Gen Ghai emphasized that the Indian Army has been given full operational freedom by the Chief of Army Staff to respond as necessary.
The press briefing was jointly addressed by Air Marshal AK Bharti and Vice Admiral AN Pramod, highlighting the coordinated response from all three branches of the armed forces.
The escalation follows Operation Sindoor, launched by India on May 7, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK). The operation was a counter-response to a brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives.
As the scheduled talks take place later today, hopes remain cautious amidst rising tensions and a fragile ceasefire framework.