A Jaish-e-Mohammad suicide bomber had attacked a security forces convoy passing through Pulwama in 2019, resulting in the loss of 40 CRPF personnel.

In India, this position is usually held by a Lieutenant General. The current Indian DGMO is Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai, while Pakistan’s DGMO is Maj Gen Kashif Abdullah.

Following India's Operation Sindoor targeting terror sites in Pakistan, a ceasefire was agreed upon by both nations effective May 10. India demonstrated military readiness for precision strikes if ...