'Pakistan violated ceasefire, if tonight…': DGMO Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai issues stern warning to Islamabad

DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai shared details of a communication with his Pakistani counterpart on May 10, which led to an agreement to cease cross-border firing and air intrusions. However, within hours, Pakistan violated the agreement with further firing and drone intrusions. India responded forcefully to these violations. Ghai emphasised that a follow-up discussion was scheduled for May 12 to ensure the longevity of the ceasefire, but India has made it clear that any future violations will be met with a strong counteraction, with full authority granted to Indian Army commanders to respond as needed.DGMO Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said "...My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 15:35 hrs yesterday and resulted in cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 17:00 hrs, 10th of May, after he proposed that we cease hostilities. We also decided to further speak on the 12th of May at 12:00 hrs to discuss the modalities that would enable the longevity of this understanding. However, disappointingly, expectedly, it took only a couple of hours for the Pakistan Army to violate these arrangements by cross-border and across Line of Control firing, followed by drone intrusions last night and in the early hours of today. These violations were responded to robustly...Earlier today, we sent another hotline message to my counterpart highlighting these violations of the understanding between the DGMOs on the 10th of May and our firm and clear intent to respond to these fiercely if repeated tonight, subsequently or later...The Chief of Army Staff has granted full authority to our army commander for counteraction in case of any violation by Pakistan..."