Mon May 12 07:51:49 UTC 2025: ## India and Pakistan Cease Hostilities After Four Days of Cross-Border Attacks

**Pathankot, Punjab, India – May 12, 2025** – A sense of normalcy has returned to the border areas of Punjab following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. The agreement, reached on Saturday, May 10th, brought an end to four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.

While schools in some border districts, including Ferozepur, Fazilka, Pathankot, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur, remained closed as a precautionary measure on Monday, markets were bustling with activity. Colleges and universities in Pathankot and Gurdaspur also remained closed, though Gurdaspur authorities permitted online classes.

Train services, previously disrupted, have been restored. Authorities reported the cancellation of 23 trains, with 4 short-originated and 4 short-terminated, and 3 rescheduled.

Residents in border areas, many of whom had temporarily evacuated their homes, are returning, although a cautious optimism remains. One villager in Ferozepur, Daler Singh, described the return to their fields, while acknowledging continued vigilance.

Despite the return to normal activities, the impact of the recent conflict is still palpable. A Pathankot grocery store owner expressed pride in India’s response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, stating that Pakistan had been “taught a lesson”.

Authorities maintain the situation is under control, urging residents to disregard rumors and remain calm. While power blackouts were avoided in the border districts, residents were advised on Sunday to voluntarily switch off lights and limit unnecessary outings. The ceasefire is widely welcomed, with the hope that peace will prevail.

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