The military operations heads of India and Pakistan held a rare phone conversation on Monday evening, broadcaster CNN-News18 reported. The dialogue comes just two days after the nuclear-armed neighbors reached a ceasefire agreement following a deadly flare-up along the Line of Control (LoC), the de facto border in Kashmir.
The recent hostilities, which lasted for four days, involved heavy shelling, drone incursions, and the use of other military assets. The clashes claimed the lives of dozens of civilians and soldiers on both sides, with significant damage reported in several border villages. Gingal village in Indian-administered Kashmir was among the hardest hit, where homes were reduced to rubble and families displaced.
Tensions have been simmering since a devastating attack last month in Indian Kashmir that killed 26 people. New Delhi has blamed Pakistan-based militant groups for orchestrating the attack, alleging state support from Islamabad—an accusation the Pakistani government strongly denies, calling it baseless and politically motivated.
The ceasefire agreement, reached over the weekend, aims to restore calm and prevent further escalation. According to sources familiar with the matter, both sides agreed to uphold the 2003 ceasefire pact and strengthen communication channels between their respective military leaderships.
Defense analysts say that although the phone talks mark a step toward de-escalation, deep-rooted mistrust and unresolved territorial disputes continue to pose challenges to lasting peace.
There has been no official statement from the Indian Ministry of Defence or Pakistan’s Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) confirming the details of the call. However, diplomatic sources suggest that both sides have expressed a willingness to avoid further provocation and maintain stability along the volatile frontier.
The international community, including the United Nations and several neighboring countries, has welcomed the move and urged both nations to engage in sustained dialogue to address the root causes of the conflict.