The ceasefire between India-Pakistan brokered by the United States has deteriorated rapidly, with both countries accusing each other of violations and engaging in renewed hostilities.
Ceasefire Agreement and Immediate Violations
On May 10, 2025, India and Pakistan agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire aimed at curbing escalating violence in the Kashmir region. The agreement was announced by US President Donald Trump and attended by key diplomatic figures including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance.
However, within hours of the announcement, multiple explosions were reported in Srinagar, Peshawar and Karachi. Both countries accused each other of violating the ceasefire with drone strikes and missile attacks targeting military infrastructure.
India’s Allegations
Indian officials accused Pakistan of violating the ceasefire by cross-border shelling and drone intrusions. India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the Indian armed forces have been instructed to “deal strictly with border violations”.
Statement from Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri
Over the past three 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. This is a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today. The armed forces are giving an adequate and appropriate response to these violations and we take very, very serious notice of these violations.
Pakistan’s response
Pakistan denied India’s allegations, saying its troops were acting with restraint despite the alleged Indian violations. Pakistani officials reported that Indian strikes targeted six locations in their territory, none of which were terrorist camps, and claimed that their air defense forces shot down five Indian warplanes
Casualties and civilian impact
The renewed hostilities have caused considerable casualties on both sides. According to Pakistani officials, at least 31 civilians, including children, were killed and more than 46 others injured due to Indian shelling. In Indian-administered Kashmir, there have been civilian casualties and large-scale evacuations due to explosions and shelling.
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International reactions
The international community has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation. The United States, along with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, helped broker a ceasefire agreement and urged both countries to exercise restraint. China reaffirmed its support for Pakistan, while the Indian military indicated it would exercise restraint if Pakistan did the same.
The rapid breakdown of the ceasefire underscores the deep mistrust and instability that characterises India-Pakistan relations. Without sustained diplomatic engagement and confidence-building measures, the prospect of lasting peace remains elusive. The role of the international community in facilitating dialogue and de-escalation of tensions is more important than ever.
