Border remains calm, talks to be held today; Operation Sindoor not over yet, India to retaliate strongly if ceasefire is violated

NEW DELHI: Despite violating the ceasefire within hours of its announcement, Pakistan refrained from further provocation yesterday. The border area remained calm even through the night, and normalcy began returning to civilian life.

However, the Indian Air Force made it clear that Operation Sindoor would continue, stating that Pakistan could not be trusted. Comprehensive vigilance is being maintained. A warning was issued that any future ceasefire violations or provocations at the border would be met with a harsher response.

The Indian military revealed that around 100 militants and 35 Pakistani soldiers were killed in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack.

Details of Operation Sindoor, which began on May 7, were explained at a press conference yesterday by DGMO Lt. General Rajeev Ghai, Vice Admiral A.M. Pramod, and Air Marshal A.K. Bharathi.

Lt. General Rajeev Ghai informed his Pakistani counterpart that firing across the border and Line of Control on the night of May 10 and early yesterday morning—after the ceasefire agreement—was unfortunate. He also stated that if such actions are repeated, Army commanders have been given full authority by the Army Chief to respond strongly.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi clearly conveyed to U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, who had initiated talks on the ceasefire, that any continued provocation by Pakistan would invite a more destructive and forceful response.

Terrorists involved in Kandahar plane hijack killed by Indian Forces

• Among those eliminated were Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf, and Mudassar Ahmad, who were involved in the 1999 Kandahar Indian plane hijacking and the recent Pulwama terror attack.
• Over 100 terrorists were killed in retaliatory strikes across nine locations. Five Indian soldiers were martyred. India reaffirmed that it never targeted civilians.
• The Indian security forces released video footage of missile strikes carried out on May 7 targeting Markaz Subhan Allah, a Jaish-e-Mohammed centre in Bahawalpur, and Markaz Taiba in Muridke, followed by the destruction of radar systems and other air defence installations at various Pakistani airbases on May 8 and 9. The forces also confirmed that all Indian pilots returned safely.

Indian Armed Forces ready and resolute
The Indian Armed Forces emphasised that they are always prepared to face any situation. They expressed no concern over Pakistan’s actions, affirming that India has a clear objective and a well-planned strategy, which it will continue to implement with focus.

“We have exercised utmost restraint. Any threat to our citizens’ sovereignty, integrity, or security will be met with full strength,” they declared.