India Vows Strong Response to Pakistan’s Ceasefire Violations: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Addresses Nation
New Delhi, May 11, 2025 – In a late-night special briefing on Saturday, May 10, 2025, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the nation, condemning Pakistan for repeated ceasefire violations just hours after a bilateral agreement to halt military actions. The briefing, centered on Operation Sindoor, underscored India’s resolve to counter any further provocations with a robust response, as tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors escalate.
Speaking at a press conference, Misri confirmed that Pakistan breached the ceasefire understanding reached earlier that day at 5:00 PM IST, with firing reported in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector and drone activities detected along the border.
“For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding arrived at earlier this evening between the Directors General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan,”
Misri stated, calling the intrusions “extremely condemnable.” He emphasized that the Indian armed forces are delivering an “adequate and appropriate” response and have been instructed to deal firmly with any further violations along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border.
The ceasefire agreement, brokered through direct talks between the military operations heads of both nations, was hailed as a step toward de-escalation following days of intense cross-border hostilities sparked by Operation Sindoor. The operation, launched on May 7, 2025, saw India conduct precision missile strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) in retaliation for the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, including one Nepalese national.
Misri reiterated India’s commitment to combating terrorism, accusing Pakistan of harboring terrorist infrastructure and failing to act against groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). He dismissed Pakistan’s claims of civilian casualties in the strikes as “absolute fabrication” and warned that any attempts to target Indian infrastructure would face severe consequences. “We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility,” he urged.
The briefing followed reports of explosions in Srinagar and drone sightings in multiple regions, including Gujarat’s Kutch, Punjab, and Rajasthan, prompting blackouts in several border areas. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed alarm on social media, stating,
“What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar.”
A Border Security Force (BSF) Sub-Inspector, Md Imteyaz, was killed in cross-border firing in the R S Pura sector, further intensifying the situation.
Misri assured the Indian public that the government and armed forces are fully prepared to counter any escalation. “The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of violations along the borders,” he said, addressing concerns about national security.
The international community has taken note of the developments, with U.S. President Donald Trump claiming credit for mediating the ceasefire, though Indian officials clarified that the agreement was negotiated directly between the two nations. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged both sides to pursue de-escalation and direct communication. Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked allies like China, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey for their support but failed to address the ceasefire breaches in his public remarks.
As the situation remains volatile, India has scheduled another round of talks between the Directors General of Military Operations on May 12, 2025, to assess the ceasefire’s implementation. With both nations on edge, the coming days will be critical in determining whether peace can be restored or if the region will slide further into conflict.
