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Ludhiana: As tensions continue along the India-Pakistan border over ceasefire breaches, defense analyst DS Dhillon emphasized the importance of holding discussions at the Directorate General of Military Operations (DGMO) level to address these violations. Dhillon stated that talks should focus on delineating the specific areas of firing to help ensure a long-lasting peace, as both nations aim to enhance communication and prevent escalation.
Similarly, Sanjeev Srivastava, a defense expert involved in India-Pakistan DGMO-level talks, described the upcoming meeting as “significant.” He added that the focus would be on reviewing the agreements reached between the two countries and working toward making these understandings permanent to prevent future provocations. Srivastava expressed optimism but emphasized that the outcomes of the meeting remain to be seen.
Earlier, on Sunday, DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai briefed that his conversations with his Pakistani counterpart had led to a temporary halt in cross-border firing and air intrusions. However, Ghai noted that Pakistan’s army violated these arrangements within hours of their implementation. He said the Pakistan DGMO was the one who proposed the ceasefire, and the communication took place at 3:35 pm, resulting in a suspension of hostilities at 5 pm on May 10. A follow-up discussion was scheduled for May 12 to discuss sustaining this understanding.
Ghai further explained that despite the agreement, Pakistan violated it shortly after and resumed firing along the Line of Control (LoC), along with drone intrusions during the night and early hours. India responded strongly to these violations, and the military was kept informed through hotline messages. India made it clear that it would retaliate fiercely if violations persisted, with full authority granted to the army commander by the Chief of Army Staff for counteraction if necessary.
He concluded by saying that India’s armed forces are prepared to face any situation, even though the current circumstances are challenging, and expressed hope that efforts toward peace will continue.
