India's Bold New Strategy Against Cross-Border Terrorism: What You Need to Know

India's Firm Stance on Cross-Border Terrorism

New Delhi: A significant shift has occurred in India's approach to countering cross-border terrorism, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed the military to adopt a more aggressive response to any actions from Pakistan, according to government sources on Sunday.

In the wake of Operation Sindoor, Modi emphasized that any gunfire from Pakistan should be met with artillery fire in return (Wahan se goli chalegi, toh yahan se gola chalega).

Sources indicated that Operation Sindoor is ongoing, marking a new standard in India's strategy against cross-border terrorism. The aim is to increase the repercussions for such acts, making it clear that Pakistan cannot engage in terrorism while expecting cooperation on other fronts.

Furthermore, India has firmly stated that it will not accept any mediation regarding the Kashmir issue, insisting that the only topic for discussion should be the return of territories currently under Pakistan's illegal control.

On Saturday evening, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that India and Pakistan had reached an agreement to halt all military actions and firings across land, air, and sea, effective immediately, following four days of intense cross-border drone and missile exchanges.

This development was initially reported by US President Donald Trump, who claimed that the two nations had consented to a 'full and immediate ceasefire' facilitated by US mediation.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed satisfaction in announcing that both governments had agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to initiate discussions on a wide range of issues at a neutral location.

Government sources reiterated that the only Kashmir-related discussion should focus on Pakistan returning the illegally occupied territory.

They clarified that the Indus Waters Treaty would be suspended as long as Pakistan continues its terrorism against India.

Discussions with Pakistan will be limited to communications through the Director General of Military Operations (DGMOs), with no other issues on the table.

Following the strikes on May 7 targeting terror infrastructure, India maintained that any fire from Pakistan would be met with a stronger response. It was noted that the Pakistani DGMO reached out to the Indian DGMO on May 10 to de-escalate tensions.

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, India communicated to nations that contacted New Delhi that it would target terror infrastructure within Pakistan.

Post the May 7 strikes, every action taken by Pakistan was met with a decisive response, according to sources.