Indo-Pak Conflict Update: There are no talks scheduled between the Indian and Pakistani DGMOs on Sunday, May 18, according to Indian Army sources.
The clarification put to rest reports suggesting that the DGMOs of both sides were scheduled to engage in talks. Some reports had also falsely suggested that the ceasefire established between both sides were valid till May 18.
As far as the continuation of ceasefire is concerned, “there is no expiry to it”, said the Indian Army sources.
What is the matter?
After nearly 100 hours of cross-border aggression that started on May 7 post the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, both nations had agreed to a temporary halt in hostilities on May 10. However, speculation has emerged that this ceasefire might be expiring, and questions have been raised about whether a Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level dialogue is scheduled today.
Indian Armed Forces Clarified: No DGMO talks scheduled
Responding to the speculation, the Indian Armed Forces said in an official statement that no DGMO talks are scheduled for today. It further emphasised that the ceasefire agreement remains in place. The Armed Forces state that the DGMO interaction held on May 12 remains effective, and ‘there is no expiry date’ to the agreement on halting hostilities.
“No DGMO talks are scheduled today. As far as, continuation of break in hostilities, as decided in DGMOs interaction of 12 May are concerned, there is no expiry date to it,” the Indian Army said.