New Delhi, May 18: The Indian Army on Sunday dismissed reports suggesting that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was set to expire, clarifying that no talks were scheduled between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries.
“There are no DGMO talks scheduled today. As far as the continuation of the break in hostilities agreed upon during the DGMOs’ interaction on May 12 is concerned, there is no expiry date to it,” the Army said in a statement.
The clarification comes amid media speculation that the ceasefire agreement would lapse on May 18.
On May 12, the DGMOs of India and Pakistan held crucial discussions, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining peace along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sensitive sectors. Both sides agreed not to initiate firing or engage in any aggressive military actions.
It was also decided that immediate steps would be considered to reduce troop presence along the border and forward areas, in a move aimed at de-escalating tensions.
The dialogue, initially planned for noon on May 12, was later held in the evening following a call from Pakistan’s DGMO to his Indian counterpart, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai. The interaction resulted in a mutual understanding to uphold the ceasefire and avoid further escalation.
