Srinagar, May 11 (KINS): For the first time in nearly a week, the Kashmir Valley experienced a night of calm, free from the constant buzz of aircraft, drones, and missile activity that had gripped the region amid heightened military tensions.
Officials confirmed that no ceasefire violations were reported along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir after 11 pm on Saturday, offering a rare moment of respite for residents. This follows a tense week marked by Indian strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in retaliation for the deadly Pahalgam attack.
While dozens of drones were sighted flying over parts of the Valley earlier Saturday evening—raising concerns of potential escalation—by nightfall, the skies had fallen silent.
The breakthrough came after India and Pakistan formally agreed to a ceasefire along the LoC and International Border, signaling a pause in hostilities. In a significant diplomatic development, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both nations had agreed to halt all military actions—whether on land, air, or sea—effective from 5 pm Saturday.
The announcement followed a statement by US President Donald Trump, who revealed that the ceasefire deal had been facilitated through American mediation, leading to what he described as a “full and immediate” cessation of hostilities. (KINS)
