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An Indian official accused Pakistan of breaking a truce hours after the U.S. mediated the agreement.
India’s foreign secretary said in a statement that the ceasefire “is being violated by Pakistan. The Indian army is retaliating and dealing with this border intrusion.”
“This intrusion is extremely condemnable and Pakistan is responsible for it,” the minister, Vikram Misri, said. “We believe that Pakistan should understand this situation properly and take appropriate action immediately to stop this intrusion.”
President Trump announced the ceasefire on Saturday, saying that with the aid of the U.S., a “full and immediate ceasefire” was reached between the two countries after weeks of bombings.
The nuclear-armed countries have engaged in clashes over the past few weeks after tourists were slain last month in a portion of Kashmir controlled by India. The Indian government blamed Pakistan for the attack, which left 26 dead, while the Pakistani government denied involvement.
India’s Omar Abdullah, chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, posted a video on X where explosions could be heard and red streaks seen across the sky.
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“What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!” Mr. Abdullah said, later writing, “This is no ceasefire. The air defense units in the middle of Srinagar just opened up.”
During a briefing addressing the alleged ceasefire violation posted on X by India’s Ministry of Information, Mr. Misri said India’s military has “been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control.”
Mr. Trump, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President J.D. Vance, had lauded both countries for reaching a ceasefire agreement.
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” the president said. “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
Mr. Rubio noted that he and the vice president spent two days engaging with top level Indian and Pakistani officials, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in an effort to reach the peace deal, and that both governments had agreed “to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site.”
Indeed, officials in India and Pakistan had also acknowledged the ceasefire, with Mr. Sharif thanking the president for “his leadership and proactive role for peace in the region.”
“Pakistan appreciates the United States for facilitating this outcome, which we have accepted in the interest of regional peace and stability,” he said on X. “We also thank Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their valuable contributions for peace in South Asia.”
Mr. Sharif added, “Pakistan believes this marks a new beginning in the resolution of issues that have plagued the region and prevented its journey toward peace, prosperity and stability.”
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