India, Pakistan extend understanding on cessation of hostilities

Following the May 10 understanding between India and Pakistan on the cessation of hostilities, it was decided to continue the confidence-building measures to reduce the alertness level, Indian officials said on Thursday.The clarification came after the Pakistani military said the understanding on ending the hostilities has been extended until May 18.
“Further to the understanding between the two DGMOs (Directors General of Military Operations) on May 10, it has been decided to continue the confidence-building measures so as to reduce the alertness level,” an Indian Army official said.
“As the situation develops further, we shall intimate you,” he said.Read more: India, Pakistan DGMO talks reaffirm ceasefire understanding; New Delhi vows strong response to violations

India had targeted nine terror camp sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in the early hours of May 7 under Operation Sindoor.

The strikes were in retaliation for the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists.

After Indian strikes, Pakistan had increased the ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and the international border (IB) with heavy mortar shellings.

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It also attacked India with drones and missiles during the night, which were intercepted and responded to by the Indian defence systems.

Talks between the two DGMOs were held on May 10, where both nations agreed to cease the firings from both sides of the border.