Drones Violated Truce Hours Before Tranquility Returned to Valley
Srinagar, May 11 — After nearly a week of escalating tensions and continuous aerial activity, the Kashmir valley witnessed a rare night of calm with no reported ceasefire violations or the buzz of aircraft, missiles, or drones overhead.According to officials, there were no ceasefire violations from any sector along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir after 11 p.m. on Saturday, marking the first such peaceful night in six days. However, the sense of relief was preceded by anxiety earlier in the evening as dozens of drones were reportedly seen flying over the valley, posing a brief violation of the ceasefire terms.
The ceasefire came into effect following an agreement between India and Pakistan, who announced a truce along the LoC and International Border from 5 p.m. on Saturday. This move followed heightened tensions after the Indian Armed Forces conducted strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack.
The announcement was made by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who stated that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries had agreed to cease all military actions across land, air, and sea.
The ceasefire was further confirmed by US President Donald Trump, who revealed that the agreement was reached after talks mediated by the United States, and termed it a "full and immediate ceasefire."
This significant development offers a glimmer of hope for sustained peace in the region, though the earlier drone sightings have kept the security apparatus on alert. Residents across Kashmir, nonetheless, welcomed the silence of the night as a much-needed respite.
