No ‘expiry date’ to pause in hostilities, says Army

Amid reports that the “pause in hostilities” between India and Pakistan was to end on Sunday, the Army said that there was “no expiry date” to the ceasefire decision arrived at following talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the two sides on May 12.

The talks between DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and his Pakistani counterpart Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah had happened after Islamabad approached New Delhi with a request for peace on May 10. Also, the Army laid to rest speculations that the DGMOs were scheduled to speak again on Sunday.

Tri-services now a cohesive force

The government on Sunday said Op Sindoor validated India’s military strength across land, sea and air as it showcased jointness and strategic foresight. The I&B Ministry stated this capability is now structured, synchronised and integrated, reaffirming regional dominance. A tri-services architecture now operates cohesively, it said.

On May 12, the DGMOs spoke and agreed on “continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot… or initiate any aggressive and inimical action”. The two sides also agreed on “considering immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the border areas”. On May 15, the Army said India and Pakistan had agreed to continue with confidence-building measures, including “reducing the alertness level of militaries, which was expected to further cool down the tensions”.