Early morning brought intense military exchanges between India and Pakistan, as India conducted retaliatory strikes against four Pakistani air bases after Pakistan targeted 26 locations across India's western border. By noon, reports emerged that Operation Sindoor had eliminated high-profile terrorists including Abu Jindal and Yusuf Azhar.
At 12:30 PM, Foreign Secretary Misri announced a ceasefire agreement, allegedly initiated by Pakistan. US President Trump claimed credit for mediating the truce, though India maintained negotiations were bilateral. The ceasefire was to take effect at 5 PM with military officials scheduled to meet on May 12.
By 3 PM, Pakistan violated the agreement, launching drone attacks in Srinagar and shelling along the Line of Control. PM Shehbaz Sharif falsely claimed India broke the ceasefire first, while India's Foreign Ministry granted the armed forces "free hand" to respond, declaring future terrorist attacks would be considered acts of war.