India-Pakistan DGMOs hold ceasefire talks; agree to 'not to fire a single shot' and consider troop reduction
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India and Pakistan's Director Generals of Military Operations met. They agreed to halt firing and consider reducing troops. India shared evidence of strikes on Pakistan Army assets after the Pahalgam attack. India stated that Pakistan was responsible for losses during Operation Sindoor. The Indian Air Force caused damages across Pakistan air bases after missile attacks in Indian cities.
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New Delhi: The talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan concluded on Monday evening where the two sides agreed "not to fire a single shot" and "immediately consider measures to ensure troop reduction from the borders and forward areas". The talks between DGMOs were earlier scheduled to be held at noon, as per the initial agreement, but was held later on Monday evening.
"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 said in a statement on Monday evening.
The initial ceasefire agreement was for 36 hours, officials said.
DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Major General Kashif Abdullah.
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Earlier during the day, India shared more evidence of punitive strikes carried out by the armed forces that destroyed Pakistan Army assets, air bases and air defence systems, following escalation of hostilities after the Pahalgam attack. The Director Generals of Military Operations from Defence, Air Force and Navy spoke on Monday.
"In the last few years, the character of terrorist activities has changed. Innocent civilians were being attacked and 'Pahalgam tak paap ka ye ghada bhar chuka tha (By the time Pahalgam happened, this vessel of sin was full)," Lt Gen Ghai said, sharing visuals of the 2024 Reasi tourist bus attack in which nine civilians were killed.
Air Marshal AK Bharti added that Akash missiles were among the weapon systems used by the Indian military. "Indian air defence system effectively thwarted Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations," said Bharti. During the DGMOs' briefing on Operation Sindoor, Bharti said Pakistan was responsible for the losses it faced during military action by India.
"India had hit terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK and the fight was not against the Pakistani military," he said. "Unfortunately, the Pakistani military chose to intervene for the terrorists," Bharti said.
India and Pakistan on Saturday announced de-escalation on Saturday evening, reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect. However, within hours, missile and drone attacks started in Indian cities along the border after which the Indian Air Force caused major damages across 11 Pakistan air bases and defence structures.
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The initial ceasefire agreement was for 36 hours, officials said.
DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Major General Kashif Abdullah.
Read More: "Bharat ne Pakistan ke seene par vaar kiya": PM Modi on India halting neighbour's cross-border plans
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Earlier during the day, India shared more evidence of punitive strikes carried out by the armed forces that destroyed Pakistan Army assets, air bases and air defence systems, following escalation of hostilities after the Pahalgam attack. The Director Generals of Military Operations from Defence, Air Force and Navy spoke on Monday.
"In the last few years, the character of terrorist activities has changed. Innocent civilians were being attacked and 'Pahalgam tak paap ka ye ghada bhar chuka tha (By the time Pahalgam happened, this vessel of sin was full)," Lt Gen Ghai said, sharing visuals of the 2024 Reasi tourist bus attack in which nine civilians were killed.
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Air Marshal AK Bharti added that Akash missiles were among the weapon systems used by the Indian military. "Indian air defence system effectively thwarted Pakistani attempts to target Indian installations," said Bharti. During the DGMOs' briefing on Operation Sindoor, Bharti said Pakistan was responsible for the losses it faced during military action by India.
"India had hit terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK and the fight was not against the Pakistani military," he said. "Unfortunately, the Pakistani military chose to intervene for the terrorists," Bharti said.
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India and Pakistan on Saturday announced de-escalation on Saturday evening, reaching an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect. However, within hours, missile and drone attacks started in Indian cities along the border after which the Indian Air Force caused major damages across 11 Pakistan air bases and defence structures.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
