Pakistan Ceasefire Violation: Know The Key Highlights

India’s Foreign Secretary confirmed on Saturday that all military action between India and Pakistan, including firing on land and air strikes, stopped by 5 PM. The ceasefire was agreed upon following a call from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) to India earlier in the day. US President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar also confirmed the ceasefire deal.

Late last night, Pakistan broke the ceasefire agreement with India just a few hours after both countries had agreed to stop fighting. This came after several days of attacks by Pakistan. Explosions were heard in Baramulla (in Jammu and Kashmir) and along the Line of Control (LoC). Drones were also seen flying in the area soon after the truce began.

The peace didn’t last long. Pakistani forces started firing artillery shells in areas like Akhnoor, Rajouri, and RS Pura, which are near the International Border. Indian officials said their air defence systems were quickly turned on when several drones were spotted in the Rajouri sector and Srinagar. At least four of those drones were shot down near an Army base.

A blackout and red alert were announced in many parts of Srinagar because there were fears of more drone attacks. At the same time, loud explosions were heard in the Pokhran area of Rajasthan, where Indian forces shot down more flying threats.

The Border Security Force (BSF) was ordered to respond strongly to Pakistan’s continued attacks. India’s military stayed fully prepared for any further action. Government sources said that this latest attack shows Pakistan cannot be trusted, especially after several days of drone and missile attacks on both civilians and the army.

Key Highlights of Ceasefire 

India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire after days of rising tension and military action. The decision came after Pakistan’s top army officer (DGMO) called his Indian counterpart on Saturday at 3:35 PM to talk about stopping the fighting. Another round of talks is planned for May 12 at noon.

India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that Pakistan started the conversation and that both sides agreed to stop the violence. Soon after, U.S. President Donald Trump said he and Vice President JD Vance had held long talks with leaders in both countries, helping them reach the ceasefire. U.S. officials called the deal a result of a strong partnership. Other countries like Saudi Arabia, UAE, Türkiye, Iran, and especially China were also thanked for helping ease tensions.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked all these countries and called the ceasefire a “victory” for Pakistan. However, he also accused India of using the Pahalgam terror attack as an excuse to start an “unjustified war,” and claimed that India attacked civilians and mosques.

Despite the ceasefire agreement, things quickly turned tense again. Within hours, drones were seen flying over parts of Jammu, Kashmir, and Punjab. Explosions were heard in many areas, including Baramulla, Rajouri, RS Pura, and Jaisalmer. Red alerts and blackouts were put in place in places like Srinagar to keep people safe.

In Rajasthan, four explosions were reported in Jaisalmer after Pakistani forces began shelling again. Indian forces shot down multiple drones, and one Indian soldier was sadly killed by flying debris from a Pakistani drone in Udhampur.

India’s Foreign Secretary said that Pakistan had clearly broken the ceasefire agreement and that the Indian Army was now responding to the intrusions. He called Pakistan’s actions “unacceptable” and said it must stop.

Pakistan, however, claimed that India was the one violating the deal and said its own forces were showing restraint. They also said any problems with the ceasefire should be handled through talks.

Despite the fresh violence, no serious fighting was reported overnight along the border. The situation stayed mostly calm, but security forces remain on high alert. A red alert is still active in Amritsar, and India’s coastal and border areas are being closely watched. A warning for ships (Notice to Mariners) is also in place due to Indian naval operations.