Daijiworld Media Network - Srinagar

Srinagar, May 11: In a welcome break from nearly a week of high alert and aerial combat sounds, the Kashmir Valley experienced its first quiet night as the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan appeared to hold after 11 PM on Saturday.

"There was no ceasefire violation reported from any sector along the Line of Control in Kashmir after 11 pm," officials confirmed on Sunday.

The relief was palpable among residents like Shahjahan Dar of Rawalpora. “It has been a while since we slept well. We are thankful to Almighty and everyone else who played a role in ending the war,” he said.

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply after Indian armed forces conducted targeted strikes on terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) following the deadly attack in Pahalgam. The heightened conflict saw continuous drone surveillance and missile activity across the Valley.

Though a ceasefire has been agreed upon, many displaced residents remain cautious. "We saw drones and rockets flying all over last night even after the ceasefire was announced. We are praying this ceasefire is permanent, but we want to wait a couple of days before returning," said Abdul Aziz from Uri.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that several drones were still spotted over the Valley on Saturday evening, raising concerns over full implementation of the ceasefire.

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri officially announced that the directors general of military operations (DGMOs) of both countries had agreed to cease all hostilities — across land, air, and sea — from 5 PM Saturday. The announcement followed U.S. President Donald Trump's statement that both nations had committed to a “full and immediate ceasefire,” with the U.S. reportedly playing a mediating role.

Despite lingering anxieties, the temporary calm has brought a sense of cautious optimism across the region.