Tension between India and Pakistan has spiked again. After a deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, both countries saw 19 days of unrest and fighting. Although a ceasefire began on Saturday, strong words and threats continue.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a bold message to his armed forces. He told them to strike harder if Pakistan attacks. His words were clear: “If they fire bullets, we will fire shells.” Indian media NDTV shared this on Sunday night (May 11).
Sources in the Indian government said Modi’s orders followed a major attack on an air base. They called his decision a turning point.
On April 22, a terror attack in Pahalgam killed 26 people. It was the worst since the 2019 Pulwama attack. India blamed Pakistan for supporting the attackers. As a result, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan.
India also took other strong steps. In reply, Pakistan canceled the Simla Agreement, banned Indian planes from its airspace, and stopped all trade with India. This led to days of sharp words and military actions on both sides.
With the situation heating up, the United States stepped in to help. U.S. talks lasted 48 hours. On Saturday (May 10), both India and Pakistan agreed to a full and instant ceasefire. President Donald Trump shared the news on Truth Social.
“I’m happy to say that both sides agreed to stop fighting right away,” Trump wrote.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also posted on X (formerly Twitter). He said he and Vice President JD Vance spoke with India’s Prime Minister Modi, Pakistan’s PM Shahbaz Sharif, and other top officials. These included India’s foreign minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir.
Rubio added that both countries agreed to talk further at a neutral location. After the U.S. messages, both India and Pakistan gave official statements. They confirmed their plan to hold talks and reduce tension.
However, Indian sources now say the “Operation Sindoor” mission is not yet over. They stressed that India will no longer tolerate terrorism. The country’s response from now on will set a new example, sources said.
On the Kashmir issue, India stood firm. The central government stated that no other nation can mediate. Talks will only be held if Pakistan returns the part of Kashmir it controls.
India also ruled out any political-level talks with Pakistan. Instead, only military contacts at the level of Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) will continue. For now, the Indian side said there is nothing more to talk about.
Even with the ceasefire in place, both countries seem far from peace. The strong words from both sides show deep distrust and old anger. Many fear that one wrong step could lead to another round of conflict.
Still, the world is watching. The U.S. hopes the ceasefire will hold. But with leaders like Modi making strong warnings, the road ahead remains uncertain.
