India Confirms Ceasefire Violation by Pakistan Just Hours After Landmark Truce

In a serious setback to de-escalation efforts, India has confirmed that Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement reached earlier today. The truce, which was supposed to take effect at 5 PM, aimed to halt hostilities across land, sea, and air.

However, within hours, drones were spotted and explosions heard in the Jammu and Kashmir region, sparking alarm and drawing a sharp response from Indian officials.

Speaking to the media, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri condemned the violation, stating that Pakistan’s actions have breached the terms of the understanding agreed upon by the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries.

“For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening,” Misri said. “We take very, very serious note of these violations. The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response.”

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India’s military is said to be on high alert in light of these developments. Ground forces have been instructed to maintain a strong vigil and take necessary action to deter further violations, both along the International Border and the Line of Control (LoC).

“Instructions have been given to deal strongly with any further instances,” Misri added. “We call upon Pakistan to address these violations and handle the situation with the seriousness it demands.”

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The ceasefire agreement, hailed as a potential breakthrough in restoring peace between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, was the result of diplomatic backchannel negotiations and was widely welcomed by the international community.

The sudden breach raises questions about Pakistan’s commitment to peace, even as both sides had publicly pledged to uphold the agreement mere hours before.

With tensions flaring once again, global attention is turning back to the region. Analysts warn that repeated violations could derail future dialogue efforts, and potentially trigger a wider military escalation if not handled swiftly and responsibly.

As both countries remain on edge, the Indian government has reiterated its commitment to peace—but also emphasized that violations will not go unanswered.