The Decibel

The history behind the fragile India-Pakistan ceasefire

May 13, 2025
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ANECDOTE

April 22 Terrorist Attack

  • A terrorist attack on a Kashmir tourist resort on April 22 killed 26 people, mostly Hindu men targeted at close range.
  • Survivors describe a stampede and escape to safety, while relatives mourn their lost family members.
INSIGHT

Mixed Feelings on Ceasefire

  • Ceasefire news brought relief but also skepticism due to serious long-term issues between India and Pakistan.
  • The Kashmir dispute and cross-border terrorism are deep, unresolved problems influencing hostility.
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Contrasting Narratives on Mediation

  • India avoids mentioning U.S. mediation in ceasefire talks citing the 1972 Shimla Agreement forbidding third party mediation.
  • Pakistan openly acknowledges U.S. involvement, showing contrasting narratives on the ceasefire process.
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