Overview

• India’s Foreign Secretary clarified that the May 10 ceasefire with Pakistan was the result of direct military-to-military talks initiated by Pakistan, with no U.S. involvement.
• Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians.
• The Indian Army intercepted Pakistani missiles and drones, including those aimed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, showcasing robust air defense systems.
• Government officials confirmed that all hostilities remained conventional, with no nuclear threats or strikes on Pakistan’s nuclear infrastructure during the standoff.
• Open communication channels between Indian and Pakistani DGMOs throughout the crisis were instrumental in de-escalation and maintaining the ceasefire.