India has raised concerns over a potential ceasefire violation by Pakistan, just hours after both countries, along with the United States, announced a surprise truce aimed at de-escalating tensions in the region.
The ceasefire agreement, made public on Saturday, followed several days of escalating hostilities and missile attacks across the border.
However, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri accused Pakistan of breaching the ceasefire agreement shortly after it came into effect.
Speaking in a press briefing, Misri stated that there had been a failure to uphold the terms set by the directors general of military operations from both countries.
“We are taking necessary and appropriate actions in response,” Misri said. “We urge Pakistan to address these violations responsibly and promptly.”
Reports emerged of explosions in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir’s capital, and power outages across several border areas, possibly linked to drone intrusions. Similar incidents were also reported along the western India-Pakistan border.
Misri further emphasized that Indian forces were closely monitoring the situation and were prepared to respond to any violations along both the international border and the Line of Control in Kashmir.
In response, Pakistan’s Information Minister, Attaullah Tarar, dismissed the allegations, calling them “baseless,” according to Geo News. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its commitment to the ceasefire agreement.
This development follows international calls for a reduction in tensions between the two nuclear powers, with the U.S. reportedly involved in facilitating the ceasefire talks.