India-Pak ceasefire: DGMO-level talks today, Indus Waters Treaty continues to remain in abeyance

The Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan will conduct second round of ceasefire talks today, with India sending a strong message to the hostile neighbour that any violation of the truce pact will be dealt with strongly.

 

After days of escalated military action across the Line of Control in the aftermath of India's 'Operation Sindoor', targeting terror bases in Pakistan, both nations agreed to stop firing on Saturday. India on Sunday asserted that the objectives of Operation Sindoor were achieved, and over 100 terrorists were killed in the military operations carried out by India. 

The DGMOs of India and Pakistan are set to have a hotline conversation at 12 noon on Monday, sources in the know of the development said.

 

During a press briefing on Sunday, Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai said India targeted nine terror bases on May 7 after careful deliberations. Operation Sindoor was carried out to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.

 

According to DGMO, around 35 to 40 Pakistani Army personnel were killed in the military action between May 7 and 10, and India inflicted heavy damage to its key military bases.  Five Indian armed forces personnel also lost their lives. It is learnt that Pakistan agreed to stop firing after India's precision strikes damaged Pakistan's key military assets, including its eight air bases.

 

Meanwhile, India dismissed the United States's claims of mediating ceasefire talks between the nations. India said the neighbouring nations agreed to stop firing after following a hotline conversation between the DGMOs of both nations and no third party was involved. 

 

Pakistan realised that India meant business after its eight air bases were destroyed, and "sued for peace" by seeking a cessation of hostilities, government sources told PTI.

 

On Saturday, US President Donald Trump claimed credit for the understanding reached between India and Pakistan on halting all military actions, saying the two sides agreed on a "full and immediate ceasefire" after a "long night of talks mediated by the US".

 

Sources in the know of developments said the two DGMOs agreed to stop firing after a two-hour conversation on Saturday. Sources also said  India does not have "anything to discuss with Islamabad on the Kashmir issue, other than the return of parts of illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan."

 

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