Here are the latest updates on the India-Pakistan standoff:
Operation Sindoor: A New Normal
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that Operation Sindoor has redefined India's approach to national security and will serve as the "new normal" in counter-terrorism measures.
- The operation resulted in precision strikes on terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), leaving Pakistan with substantial military losses.
India-Pakistan Diplomacy
- Indian and Pakistani Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) held talks, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining the ceasefire.
- India and Pakistan agreed to reduce troop presence in forward areas and avoid any further aggressive actions.
US Interference
- US President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire, calling it a permanent solution to a "dangerous standoff" between two nuclear-armed nations.
- Trump praised both Modi and Pakistan's leadership for their wisdom and restraint during the crisis, positioning the US as a key peacemaker.
Counter-Terrorism Doctrine
- Prime Minister Modi introduced three central pillars to India's counter-terrorism doctrine:
- Decisive retaliation to any terror attack
- Zero tolerance for nuclear blackmail
- No distinction between terrorists and states that harbor them.
Regional Security
- The evolving doctrine indicates a more assertive regional posture, with counter-terrorism framed as a matter of policy rather than isolated retaliation.
- India's messaging is clear: terrorism emanating from Pakistan will be met with swift, targeted, and uncompromising retaliation.
Pakistan’s Response
- Pakistani citizens expressed concerns about the escalating tensions and potential for further military action.
- Authorities in Punjab's border districts -- including Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Hoshiarpur -- activated blackout protocols as a precautionary measure, while markets largely remained open in Suranassi, Dasuya, and Mukerian.
Current Situation
- Suspected Pakistani drones were reported along the International Border in Samba district, Jammu.
- The Army neutralized the UAV threat and ensured no major disruption to public life.