Sun May 11 06:00:00 UTC 2025: **India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire, but Tensions Remain High After Drone Attacks**
NEW DELHI – India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along their border, effective Saturday at 5 PM, following diplomatic efforts by the United States and other countries. The agreement, reached after talks between the two countries’ Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs), initially brought a sense of relief. However, the peace was short-lived.
Pakistan launched multiple drone attacks across the border shortly after the ceasefire announcement, targeting various locations in Punjab, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Kashmir. The Indian military successfully intercepted these drones.
Earlier that day, India had conducted pre-dawn airstrikes targeting eight Pakistani military installations, including air bases, command centers, and ammunition depots. Indian officials stated the strikes were precise and avoided civilian casualties. Pakistan also reported intercepting Indian drones and missiles.
While the ceasefire was initially hailed as a success, with US President Donald Trump announcing the agreement on social media, the subsequent drone attacks led to renewed tensions. Seven people were killed in Pakistani shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) before the ceasefire, including a Jammu and Kashmir official and a BSF officer.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed outrage at the post-ceasefire drone attacks in Srinagar, which caused explosions in several areas. The Indian government condemned the attacks as a serious violation of the ceasefire agreement and strongly reiterated Pakistan’s responsibility.
Blackouts, implemented in several Indian states as a precautionary measure, were initially lifted following the ceasefire announcement, only to be reinstated after reports of the Pakistani drone attacks. The Indian government confirmed that while some damage occurred to facilities near airbases in several states due to the Pakistani attacks, the facilities themselves remained intact.
The situation remains highly volatile, and both countries are continuing to monitor the situation closely. Further talks between the DGMOs are scheduled for 12 PM on Sunday. The Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended.
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