New Delhi, May 11 — Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has delegated full operational authority to Army Commanders to initiate countermeasures against any breach of the newly agreed ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the Army said on Sunday.
The development follows a fresh agreement reached by both countries on Saturday to halt all hostilities — including firing and military operations — across land, air and sea, with immediate effect.
The understanding was formalized through Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) level talks held on May 10.
“Consequent to the ceasefire and airspace violations on the night of May 10–11, the Chief of Army Staff reviewed the security situation with the Army Commanders of the Western Borders,” the Army said in a statement issued after the review meeting.
In a significant move, General Dwivedi “has granted full authority to the Army Commanders for counteraction in the kinetic domain to any violation of the understanding reached vide the DGMO talks of May 10,” the statement noted.
The Army has not detailed the nature of the violations reported on the night of May 10–11, but senior officers confirmed that the review focused on readiness, coordination and rapid response in sensitive sectors along the western frontier.
An official familiar with the deliberations said, “The Chief raised the need for swift and proportionate action should the understanding be breached, especially in sectors that have witnessed escalations in the past.”
The decision comes amid a volatile backdrop of cross-border tensions and signals a clear message that the Indian military will act decisively if the ceasefire is not upheld.
