The Indian Armed Forces’ decisive retaliatory strikes under Operation Sindoor played a crucial role in bringing about a ceasefire between India and Pakistan late Saturday afternoon.
Sources indicate that India firmly reached the ceasefire on its terms after a series of significant military actions that demonstrated the country’s growing military prowess and resolve to defend its territory.
On Saturday at 5 PM IST, India and Pakistan formally implemented the cessation of hostilities, just hours after India’s military demolished eight Pakistani air bases.
The air strikes resulted in the elimination of over 100 high-value terrorists and inflicted substantial damage on Pakistan’s terror infrastructure and military assets.
Operation Sindoor, which has garnered widespread attention for its precision and effectiveness, marked a clear shift in India’s defence strategy.
Wing Commander Vyomika Singh detailed the impact of India’s strikes, highlighting the heavy and unsustainable losses Pakistan suffered in the wake of the Indian attacks.
“Pakistan has suffered significant losses after it launched an unprovoked attack on our installations,” said Singh. “Key Pakistani air bases, such as Skardu, Sargodha, Jacobabad, and Bholari, have been severely damaged, and the loss of air defence systems and radars made the defence of Pakistani airspace untenable.”
The ceasefire, however, was not the result of a negotiated settlement or third-party involvement.
Sources say that Pakistan’s inability to sustain further escalation after suffering significant military losses primarily drove the decision.
Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) reached out to his Indian counterpart following India’s display of military strength and its firm stance on dealing with terrorism.
The escalation in military activity followed India’s declaration that any future act of terror would be treated as an ‘act of war’, which redefined the rules of engagement.
The doctrinal shift was formally acknowledged by Washington, leaving Pakistan with few options other than to seek de-escalation.
Sources clarified that the ceasefire, which came into effect after a direct DGMO-level conversation between the two nations, limits halting all firing and military action across land, air, and sea.
Notably, this agreement does not affect New Delhi’s ongoing decisions regarding the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), the closure of the Attari Integrated Check Post in Punjab, or the cancellation of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals.
These actions, which were part of India’s broader response to Pakistan’s aggression, remain firmly in place.
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India agreed to the cessation of hostilities only after securing a position of dominance on the battlefield.
The ceasefire signals India’s control rather than a mere truce, indicating that India will not tolerate any further acts of terrorism.
The initial agreement did not include any political-level talks or broader discussions.
While the military reached the ceasefire, diplomatic channels also remained active.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance confirmed that Washington had held extensive talks with senior officials from both sides, including India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir.
The US played a significant role in encouraging restraint and applying pressure on Pakistan to de-escalate the situation.
Both Rubio and Vance acknowledged the importance of maintaining peace in the region, and their discussions emphasised the need for a sustainable resolution to the ongoing tensions.
India’s response to the aggression by Pakistan marks a major shift in the strategic equation in the region.
With Operation Sindoor, India demonstrated that it would no longer passively absorb terrorism as a cost of geography.
Instead, it retaliates with precision and forces the terms of engagement, compelling de-escalation only after establishing deterrence.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar further reinforced India’s firm stance against terrorism.
After the understanding between India and Pakistan on the ceasefire, Jaishankar stated, “India has consistently maintained a firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will continue to do so.”
This ceasefire underscores India’s control over the situation and should not be mistaken for a truce.
By shifting the strategic balance in its favour, India has set a new precedent in its approach to national security.
The message is clear: India will not hesitate to protect its sovereignty and its people, and it will not allow acts of terrorism to go unchallenged.
As the ceasefire takes hold, the international community watches closely to see if this marks a turning point in India-Pakistan relations or if tensions will rise once again.
For now, both nations have agreed to halt military action, but the underlying issues remain unresolved, and future engagements will likely continue to shape the future of this volatile region.
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