Indian Army Chief Grants Commanders “Full Authority” for Counteraction if Ceasefire Violated
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has authorised Army Commanders along India’s western borders to conduct immediate counteractions if the ceasefire understanding reached between India and Pakistan on May 10, 2025, is violated.
What directive has the Indian Army Chief issued?
General Upendra Dwivedi has granted “full authority” to Army Commanders on India’s western borders to respond decisively in the kinetic domain if Pakistan violates the ceasefire agreement reached during the Director Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) talks held on May 10, 2025.
What prompted this directive?
The directive follows ceasefire and airspace violations by Pakistan during the night of May 10-11, 2025. It was issued after General Dwivedi reviewed the prevailing security situation with Army Commanders responsible for the western border areas.
Have there been any hostilities following the DGMO talks?
No fresh hostilities have been reported following the DGMO discussions, indicating the ceasefire understanding has been holding thus far.
What actions led to the recent escalation?
The recent hostilities began after terrorists linked to Pakistan killed 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. India responded by launching precision cruise missile strikes targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
How did Pakistan escalate the situation?
Following India’s initial strikes, Pakistan escalated tensions by attacking civilian areas in India using drones, prompting India to conduct further precision strikes targeting specific military assets deep within Pakistani territory.
What were the specific targets of India’s precision strikes?
India targeted critical military installations in Pakistan, including radar installations, command and control centres, and ammunition depots located in Rafiqui, Chaklala, Rahim Yar Khan, Sukkur, and Sialkot.
What is meant by “kinetic domain”?
In a military context, “kinetic domain” refers to direct physical actions, including firing weapons or undertaking combat operations, aimed at neutralising a threat.
