The Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan held critical talks on Monday, focusing on preventing “inimical” military actions and exploring immediate troop reductions along borders and forward areas.
The 45-minute hotline conversation, starting at 5:00 PM, built on a May 10 ceasefire agreement that halted four days of intense hostilities involving drone, missile, and long-range weapon exchanges.
“Talks between DGMOs were held at 5:00 PM. Issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive and inimical action against each other were discussed,” the Indian Army stated. “It was also agreed that both sides consider immediate measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas.”
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The talks, initially scheduled for noon, followed a night of relative calm, with the Indian Army noting, “The night remained largely peaceful across Jammu & Kashmir and other areas along the international border. No incidents have been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days.” Despite Pakistan’s ceasefire violations on May 10, no further breaches occurred on Sunday night.
The conflict stemmed from India’s Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 to target terror infrastructure in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians. Pakistan’s subsequent attacks on Indian bases from May 8-10 prompted India to inflict significant damage on Pakistani military assets, including air bases and radar sites.
Air Marshal AK Bharti, addressing a tri-services briefing, emphasized, “Our fight was with terrorists and their support infrastructure. However, it is a pity that the Pakistan military chose to intervene and bat for the terrorists, which compelled us to respond in kind.” He added, “In spite of some minor damage incurred, all our military bases and systems continue to remain fully operational.”
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had announced the ceasefire on May 10, stressing India’s firm stance against terrorism. The DGMOs’ commitment to avoiding aggressive actions signals cautious optimism for de-escalation, though India remains vigilant.
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