Tue May 13 01:55:59 UTC 2025: ## India and Pakistan Agree to Troop Reduction Following Military Operation
**Mumbai, May 13, 2025** – Following a successful military operation codenamed “Operation Sindhoor,” India and Pakistan have agreed to reduce troop numbers along their shared border. The agreement, reached during talks between the Directors-General of Military Operations (DGMOs) on Monday, May 12, 2025, also includes a commitment to cease fire and refrain from aggressive actions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his first address to the nation since the operation commenced on May 7th, confirmed the ongoing nature of Operation Sindhoor. He emphasized India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and its sponsors, specifically referencing Pakistan. PM Modi reiterated India’s resolve to not succumb to nuclear blackmail, referencing previous military actions such as the 2016 surgical strikes and the 2019 Balakot air strikes. He cautioned that the current cessation of hostilities should be viewed as a temporary pause, and Pakistan’s future actions would determine India’s next steps.
The agreement to reduce troop numbers comes after reported drone activity near the international border in Jammu and Punjab. The Indian army confirmed that the situation was under control and security forces were actively engaging the suspected drones.
While details surrounding Operation Sindhoor remain limited, the agreement between India and Pakistan marks a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the two nuclear-armed nations.
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