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Indian Army: No Expiry Date on Ceasefire with Pakistan
The Indian Army has issued a firm clarification stating that there is no expiry date on the current military ceasefire agreement with Pakistan. This comes in response to reports emerging from Pakistan that claimed the ceasefire is being extended periodically. The Army reiterated that the agreement remains in force indefinitely, subject to Pakistan’s behavior.
Ceasefire Stands Without Timeline, Says Army
In an official statement, the Indian Army noted that the ceasefire agreement established between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) on May 12 is open-ended. The Army stressed,
“There is no expiry date for the pause in military hostilities.”
This statement rebuffs speculation that the ceasefire is time-bound and provides clarity that the understanding reached is meant to promote long-term stability along the Line of Control (LoC), as long as Pakistan refrains from violating terms through infiltration or ceasefire violations.
Operation Sindoor and Strategic Readiness Continue
The ceasefire announcement follows India’s retaliatory actions under Operation Sindoor, which involved coordinated strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure across the border. These strikes came after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.
While military operations have currently paused, the Indian government has empowered the armed forces with emergency procurement rights, signaling continued operational readiness. This reinforces that India’s restraint is strategic, not a sign of weakness.
Peace Conditional on Pakistan’s Conduct
Importantly, Indian military officials confirmed that no new DGMO-level talks are scheduled with Pakistan. The status quo is being maintained, but with a clear warning:
“The continuation of the ceasefire is conditional on Pakistan’s commitment to end cross-border terrorism.”
Sources indicate that Pakistan had communicated through backchannel talks seeking a status review, but India has refused to schedule further engagement until concrete action is seen on terror infrastructure.
The Army’s strong stance underlines India’s position that peace cannot be unilateral. It must be backed by credible steps from Pakistan to dismantle the terror networks operating from its soil.
