India and Pakistan Clash Over Ceasefire Violations Just Hours After Agreement

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India and Pakistan, two neighboring countries with a long history of conflict, are once again pointing fingers at each other. Just hours after agreeing to a ceasefire, both countries are accusing the other of violating it.

The latest tensions began after several days of intense military exchanges between the two nations. These clashes, which included drone attacks and missile strikes, have been described as some of the most serious in recent decades.

Ceasefire Agreement

After four days of heavy fighting, India and Pakistan agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. This agreement came after both sides launched several attacks. India claimed it was responding to the Pulwama-style attack in Pahalgam, which killed several people. India blamed Pakistan for being involved, but Pakistan has denied any connection to the incident.

As news of the ceasefire broke, there was hope that the violence would stop. U.S. President Donald Trump shared on social media that both India and Pakistan were ready to agree to a complete ceasefire. He also said the agreement came through U.S. mediation.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed on social media that both countries had agreed to stop fighting immediately.

Reports of Continued Violence

Despite the announcement, peace did not last long. Just a few hours after the agreement, loud explosions were heard in Srinagar and other parts of Indian-administered Kashmir. Indian Foreign Affairs Minister Vikram Misri said the ceasefire had already been violated several times.

Shortly after, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by saying Pakistan remained committed to upholding the ceasefire, but claimed India had violated the agreement in several areas.

The Indian media reported that in addition to military targets, Pakistani forces had also hit civilian areas. These attacks reportedly caused casualties. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s army claimed it had launched a series of counterattacks under the operation named “Bunyan Marsous” (Firm Structure).

According to Pakistan’s military spokesperson (ISPR), they had targeted Indian military sites, including the Pathankot and Udhampur bases. On the other hand, Pakistan claimed that India had also fired missiles at three of their airbases: Nur Khan, Shorkot, and Murid.

Pakistan further alleged that India launched missiles toward Afghanistan as well. Pakistan accused India of trying to spread the conflict across the region and push South Asia into a wider war.

International Reactions

The global community is watching the situation closely. U.S. President Trump’s announcement about the ceasefire raised hopes internationally. He stated that both countries were now moving toward peace, thanks to mediation efforts.

In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer also spoke about the situation. He said that the UK had been involved in diplomatic talks for the past few days. Foreign Secretary David Lammy had reportedly spoken with both Indian and Pakistani officials. Starmer welcomed the ceasefire but stressed that it must last. “Now the task is to make sure this ceasefire becomes long-lasting and permanent,” he said.

What Comes Next?

The recent clashes show just how fragile peace is between India and Pakistan. Both sides blame each other, and there is little trust. Even when leaders agree to stop fighting, events on the ground can change quickly.

Civilians living near the border, especially in Kashmir, are often the ones who suffer most. The sounds of explosions, fear of attacks, and destruction of homes and communities are all too common.

Experts say that lasting peace will need more than just a ceasefire. Both countries must work together to solve deeper issues, especially the long-standing conflict over Kashmir. Without real dialogue and efforts to build trust, any agreement may only offer short-term peace.

Conclusion

The recent events between India and Pakistan show that even a ceasefire cannot guarantee peace. Just hours after agreeing to stop fighting, both countries were once again accusing each other of breaking the deal.

World leaders like Donald Trump and Keir Starmer have stepped in, urging both sides to stay committed to peace. But unless both nations truly want to end the cycle of violence, the region will remain on edge.

As the people of South Asia continue to hope for calm, it is now up to the leaders to turn their promises into action and prove that peace is possible—even between long-time rivals.