Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:29am on 22 May 2025,Thursday India Global
Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, India suspended the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, accusing Islamabad of supporting cross-border terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that water meant for India would now be retained and utilized domestically. India initiated measures to maximize its share from the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers, including desilting operations at the Baglihar and Salal dams. Pakistan condemned the suspension as "water warfare," asserting its right to the waters and warning of serious consequences. The treaty's suspension marks a significant escalation in Indo-Pak tensions, with both nations undertaking retaliatory diplomatic and military actions, including visa restrictions and border closures. (PC: PMO)
