First Quiet Night in Six Days as Guns Fall Silent Along LoC
Srinagar, May 11 – For the first time in nearly a week, the Kashmir valley witnessed a rare and much-needed silence on Saturday night as no ceasefire violations were reported after 11 pm. This followed a critical ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, bringing temporary relief to a region rattled by days of heightened military tension and cross-border hostilities.Officials confirmed on Sunday that there were no incidents of shelling or firing along the Line of Control (LoC), marking a welcome break in the violence that had gripped the border areas.
Locals Express Relief But Remain Cautious
Shahjahan Dar, a resident of Rawalpora, expressed relief at the calm. “It has been a while since we slept well. We are thankful to Almighty and everyone else who played a role in ending the war,” he said.However, many residents who had fled their homes near the border remain hesitant to return. Abdul Aziz from Uri said, “We saw drones and rockets flying all over last night, even after the ceasefire was announced. We pray that this ceasefire is permanent, but we want to wait a few days.”
Despite the ceasefire being declared, dozens of drones were reportedly spotted over the Kashmir valley on Saturday evening, raising concerns over the fragility of the truce.
Ceasefire Agreement After Intense Escalation
The agreement between India and Pakistan to halt all military actions — on land, air, and sea — was announced on Saturday at 5 pm. This followed a series of retaliatory strikes by the Indian Armed Forces on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the devastating Pahalgam terror attack.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that both nations' Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) had agreed to the ceasefire. The development came shortly after US President Donald Trump revealed that India and Pakistan had committed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following US-mediated discussions.