Stated the brother-in-law of a victim from the Pahalgam terror attack
Subrta Ghosh, the brother-in-law of Samir Guha, who was killed in the Pahalgam terrorist attack on Sunday, voiced his support for the government's choice to halt military actions. However, he warned about Pakistan's track record of violating ceasefires. Ghosh emphasized the need for decisive action if Pakistan continues its aggression and demanded prompt justice for those accountable for the Pahalgam attack.
In an interview with ANI, Ghosh stated, "The government must have made this decision with everyone's interests in mind. However, Pakistan will not stay quiet; it consistently violates the ceasefire. We support the government's choice, but if Pakistan engages in any further mischief, the government should respond decisively. Additionally, I believe those responsible for the Pahalgam terror attack have not yet been apprehended. If the government acts swiftly, it will be satisfactory to us." On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces initiated Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK).
This operation was a response to the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 civilians, including one Nepali national. In the aftermath of India's operation, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated, leading to heightened cross-border shelling from Pakistan and corresponding retaliatory measures by the Indian Armed Forces. Border areas were placed on high alert, and blackouts were implemented during attacks from Pakistan.
On Saturday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that the Director General of Military Operations from Pakistan had reached out to his Indian counterpart. Both parties agreed to cease all military activities on land, at sea, and in the air, starting at 5 PM. Misri mentioned that directives have been issued to implement the ceasefire, and another round of DGMO-level discussions is set for May 12 at noon. However, just hours after the agreement to halt all military actions, reports emerged of Pakistan violating the ceasefire, with India's air defense intercepting Pakistani drones during a blackout in Srinagar.
Red streaks lit up the sky, and explosions echoed as India's air defense intercepted Pakistani drones during a blackout in Udhampur. Similar blackouts were implemented in Pathankot and Ferozepur in Punjab, as well as in Jaisalmer and Barmer in Rajasthan. In a special briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized that India views these violations with utmost seriousness. He urged Pakistan to take necessary actions to address these issues and to handle the situation with the gravity and responsibility it deserves. (ANI)
