India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire, but recriminations erupt hours later

After several days of intense armed clashes that left nearly 50 dead, India and Pakistan announced an "immediate ceasefire" agreement along the Line of Control in the Kashmir region. The decision was briefly hailed as a potential turning point in one of South Asia's most volatile conflicts.

However, the hope for peace was short-lived. Just hours after the announcement, Indian authorities accused Pakistan of violating the truce by allegedly opening fire on Indian military positions in the Poonch sector. The Indian Ministry of Defense denounced the incident as a "serious provocation."

For its part, Islamabad categorically denied the accusations and asserted that its military "fully respects the agreement" and "has not made any offensive moves since the ceasefire declaration."

"We reject these baseless claims. Pakistan remains committed to peace and stability in the region," said a spokesperson for the Pakistani Armed Forces.

Analysts note that the fragility of this new agreement demonstrates the chronic mutual distrust between the two nuclear powers. The international community, including the United States, China, and the UN, has urged both sides to "show restraint and avoid actions that could endanger regional peace."

The truce, although fragile, technically remains in effect while diplomats from both countries hold discreet talks to ensure its compliance.

India y Pakistán acuerdan un alto el fuego tras varios días de escalada. Ambos países llegaron a un acuerdo de "alto el fuego inmediato". Sin embargo solo horas después del anuncio, las autoridades indias acusaron a Pakistán de haber violado la tregua, algo que Islamabad niega.… pic.twitter.com/4mK48i7p0m — K13 News (@K13News) May 10, 2025

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