Hours after a much-touted ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the skies over Srinagar and other border cities were pierced by the ominous hum of Pakistani drones and the thunder of artillery shelling. This brazen violation along the International Border and Line of Control (LoC) underscores the fragility of peace in a region long scarred by mistrust and conflict.
While global media and social platforms buzzed with President Donald Trump’s vocal advocacy for de-escalation, the ground reality told a starkly different story. Pakistan’s actions—launching drones and shelling multiple locations—mock the very spirit of the agreement. The ceasefire, meant to be a step toward stability, was instead a fleeting illusion, shattered within hours.
This betrayal highlights a deeper issue: diplomatic gestures and international posturing cannot substitute for genuine commitment. As firing continues unabated, the people of Jammu and Kashmir remain caught in the crossfire, their lives disrupted by the unrelenting cycle of violence. The international community, including influential voices like Trump’s, must move beyond rhetoric to hold violators accountable and push for a durable peace.
The path forward demands more than words—it requires unwavering resolve to enforce agreements and address the root causes of this decades-long conflict. Until then, ceasefires will remain hollow promises, and the border will burn.
