Is Peace Finally Returning to J&K and Surrounding Areas?

New Delhi, May 12 (NationPress) The Indian Army reported that Jammu and Kashmir, along with other regions near the International Border, experienced a night of remarkable tranquility.

A recent announcement from the Army indicated that “no incidents have been reported, representing the first calm night in recent days.”

This peaceful night follows a period of unprovoked firing and intense shelling from Pakistan targeting the Line of Control and International Border in Jammu and Kashmir. Notably, there were no sounds of drones, missiles, or jets overhead during this calm.

For the first time in several days, residents in the Jammu region, particularly in the heavily impacted areas of Poonch and Rajouri, enjoyed a peaceful night.

The situation appears to be stabilizing in the main Jammu city, as there were no reports of drones, gunfire, or shelling.

In Kashmir, the anxiety surrounding flying drones and jets has diminished. In the morning, locals were seen carrying out their usual activities in the markets of Srinagar.

This calmness has offered much-needed relief to the population, enabling them to resume their regular lives.

The Indian Army stated, “The night remained largely peaceful in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas along the International Border. No incident has been reported, marking the first calm night in recent days.”

This tranquility follows Pakistan's call for a ceasefire after the Indian Armed Forces effectively targeted its airbases. Reports indicate that 11 Pakistani airbases were destroyed due to missile strikes from India.

On May 7, India executed airstrikes on nine terrorist bases within Pakistan, destroying structures and eliminating over 100 terrorists in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. This led to Pakistan attempting drone strikes and heavy shelling, particularly aimed at Jammu.

In response to these provocations, the Indian Armed Forces launched significant strikes, resulting in substantial damage to Pakistani airbases.

Both nations reached a mutual agreement for a ceasefire on Saturday, concerning the LoC and International Border.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both nations decided to suspend all military actions—on land, in the air, and at sea—effective from 5 p.m. that Saturday. Since then, the situation along the LoC and International Border has been predominantly peaceful; however, Pakistani forces have made attempts to breach this understanding. India has firmly stated that any such breach will be treated as an act of war and will be addressed decisively.