Ceasefire Breakdown

The fragile US-mediated ceasefire between India and Pakistan appeared to unravel within hours of its announcement Saturday, with New Delhi accusing Islamabad of multiple violations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir:cite[1]:cite[7].

US Mediation Efforts

The temporary truce was announced by President Donald Trump following 48 hours of intense diplomacy involving Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance[State Department Statement]:cite[3]. While Pakistan acknowledged US involvement, Indian officials maintained the agreement was “worked out directly between the two countries”:cite[4]:cite[9].

Timeline of Events

  • May 10: Ceasefire announced at 5 PM IST following Trump’s Truth Social post:cite[5]
  • May 10 (21:00 IST): First violations reported in Srinagar:cite[7]
  • May 11: Indian DGMO sends formal protest to Pakistani counterparts:cite[2]
  • May 12: Pakistan denies violations during joint military press conference:cite[10]

Key Statements

“There have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at between the two countries. Our forces have been instructed to respond appropriately.” – Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri:cite[1]:cite[10]
“Pakistan remains committed to faithful implementation of the ceasefire agreement.” – Pakistani Foreign Ministry Spokesperson:cite[7]

Military Impact

Conflict Statistics

  • Total Casualties: 66+ civilians:cite[7]
  • Ceasefire Violations: 12+ reported incidents:cite[2]
  • Drone Interceptions: 400+ claimed by India:cite[1]

Regional Reactions

While global leaders including Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ceasefire:cite[8], residents along the LoC expressed skepticism about its longevity:
“We’ve seen temporary ceasefires before. Real peace requires political solutions, not just military pauses.” – Lal Din, Poonch resident (Indian-administered Kashmir):cite[1]

Ongoing Developments

Despite the violations, both nations maintain communication through military hotlines:cite[2]. The Indian Air Force remains on high alert while Pakistan has reopened its airspace:cite[8].

Official Resources