India and Pakistan on Saturday saihave decided to stop firing and military action on land and in the air from 5 pm today, Foreign Secretary Vikrim Misri said on Saturday. There is, however, no decision to hold talks on any other issue at any other place, according to sources on the ceasefire decision.
“The DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) of Pakistan called DGMO of India at 15.35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea with effect from 1700 hours IST,” says foreign secretary Vikram Misri.
Some reports suggested that the contact had been established between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to arrive at a ceasefire.
Who are the DGMO?
DGMOs are senior officials of Indian Army, usually of the rank of Lieutenant General, responsible for overseeing all military operations in India and along its borders.
The DGMO typically operates at the strategic and operational levels within the military hierarchy and report to the Chief of the Army Staff.
As of May 2025, the current DGMO of the Indian Army is Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai who assumed the position on October 25, 2024.
What is the role of DGMO?
The DGMO position is integral to India’s defense strategy, especially during periods of escalated tension. The officer is in direct communication with counterparts in other nations to manage and de-escalate potential conflicts, like in the case of India-Pakistan tensions since 22 April Pahalgam attack.
The DGMO also formulates strategies and plans for military operations, including combat, counter-insurgency, and peacekeeping missions.
The DGMO alos acts as a liaison between different branches of the armed forces (army, navy, air force) and other agencies for joint operations. He coordinates with intelligence agencies to integrate actionable intelligence into operational plans.
In India, the DGMO manages sensitive border issues, including ceasefire agreements and cross-border tensions.
Here is a break-up of DGMO roles?
-Plan and oversee military operations, including counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism measures.
-Maintain operational readiness of the Indian armed forces.
-Coordinate with other defense wings and ministries.
-Conduct weekly hotline talks with the Pakistani DGMO to maintain communication, especially during times of escalated tension.
-Provide operational updates to the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and the Ministry of Defence.
The DGMO position is integral to India’s defense strategy, especially during periods of escalated tension.
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