‘It didn’t leak from us’: Ex-CDS hints Pakistan may have leaked Operation Sindoor ceasefire details to US
Trump has repeatedly taken credit for the ceasefire that brought an end to four days of hostilities between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor.
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has suggested that Pakistan may have leaked details of the ceasefire during Operation Sindoor to the United States, contradicting President Donald Trump's assertion that he mediated the agreement. At an event on Tuesday, Chauhan stated that the decision was made directly between the two countries’ Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs), without any third party involvement.
He emphasized that no one else was responsible for the ceasefire, stating, “I don’t see the role of anyone else.” Chauhan also questioned how the US obtained information about the ceasefire before India could publicly announce it, implying that the leak might have originated from Pakistan. The US President has frequently claimed responsibility for the ceasefire, which was reached on May 10, 2025, following four days of military hostilities.
Trump suggested that American pressure, in the form of tariffs, was instrumental in ending the conflict. However, India has refuted these claims, asserting that the ceasefire was a direct result of discussions between the two countries' DGMOs. Pakistan has acknowledged Trump's role in the diplomatic efforts but did not deny the possibility of a leak from their side.
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