India Accuses Pakistan of Violating Ceasefire Hours After Announcement

India Accuses Pakistan of Violating Ceasefire Hours After Announcement

New Delhi, May 11, 2025 — Tensions between India and Pakistan have flared again just hours after both nations agreed to a formal ceasefire. India has accused Pakistan of multiple violations of the truce, prompting swift retaliation from Indian forces.

In an emergency late-night press briefing on Saturday, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated,

“India views this breach of the ceasefire with utmost seriousness, and our armed forces are responding appropriately.”

The ceasefire had been publicly announced at 5:35 PM (IST) via a post on X (formerly Twitter) by U.S. President Donald Trump, and was soon confirmed by both governments. However, within hours, explosions were reportedly heard in multiple parts of India-administered Jammu and Kashmir and near the western border regions.

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reacted on social media, writing,

“Feels like there’s no ceasefire at all!”

By 11 PM, India’s Ministry of External Affairs held its third press conference of the day, directly accusing Pakistan of breaching the agreement.

Pakistan has categorically denied the allegations. In a televised interview, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said,

“Pakistan has never contemplated violating the ceasefire. We remain committed to upholding it. Right now, there’s a celebratory mood across Pakistan. The way we responded has been a victory for us.”

He also dismissed India’s accusations as “baseless and fabricated.”

The episode has highlighted a critical challenge: maintaining a ceasefire is significantly harder than announcing one—especially in border regions where deep-rooted tension can quickly reignite into armed skirmishes.

The next Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level meeting is scheduled for May 12 at noon, during which both sides are expected to address the ceasefire violation claims and assess the ground realities.