Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has admitted that the four-day Indo-Pakistan war earlier this month ended without Pakistan making threat of using nuclear weapons.
The confessions comes as a major victory and confirms that Pakistan matched India in conventional firepower.
Misri also stated that the Modi government rejected the idea of an American role in the ceasefire, labeling it as a “bilateral issue” between Pakistan and India.
During the parliamentary panel on Pahalgam attack investigation, he said that “the India-Pakistan conflict remained strictly within the conventional domain.”
The Foreign Secretary emphasized that there was “no nuclear signaling,” which is particularly noteworthy given the many public remarks made by Pakistani officials and ministers during the period of heightened tension.
This clarification was made in response to various assertions from committee members regarding the United States’ claims about its role in ending the four-day conflict.
Misri emphasized that the decision to de-escalate and cease hostilities was reached mutually by India and Pakistan, without any external mediation.
He also addressed concerns about Pakistan’s use of Chinese-made military platforms during the conflict, stating that the origin of Pakistan’s weapon systems did not significantly impact the outcome of the engagements.
Misri pointed out that the Indian armed forces effectively delivered a strong response, successfully neutralizing Pakistani air bases that had been mobilized to target Indian military installations and civilian areas.
In response to a reporter’s question, he expressed gratitude for the information regarding possible nuclear installations at Kirana Hills, stating that they were previously unaware of this.
He clarified that they had not targeted Kirana Hills, regardless of what might be present there. His comments highlighted the Indian military’s commitment to preventing any escalation into the nuclear domain.
According to Indian media reports, the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both countries finalized the agreement to suspend all military actions on May 10, bringing an end to the brief but intense confrontation.
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Moreover, a week ago, Misri faced a wave of online criticism and personal attacks following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan.
After the Pahalgam attack, India tried to wage a war against Pakistan under the banner of “Operation Sindoor” on May 7.
However, Pakistan responded decisively when India fired missiles at Pakistan. The conflict ended within hours, with the Indian army admitting losses and offering de-escalation.
A ceasefire was announced by US President Donald Trump. After the ceasefire, on May 10, the Pakistan military announced the martyrdom of 40 civilians and 11 personnel.
