New Delhi: In the wake of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, the Indian government took decisive action by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. The move is seen as part of India’s broader strategy to hold Pakistan accountable for its alleged role in fostering cross-border terrorism.
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Patil, expressed his support for the suspension, stating, “Whatever treaty has been done with them (Pakistan) till date, all of them should be cancelled. But it takes time… The government has taken a good decision by suspending the water treaty.”
Patil further emphasized the importance of India’s stance on national security and its zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, reaffirming that the decision to suspend the treaty was a step towards securing India’s interests. The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960, governs the distribution of water from the Indus River system between India and Pakistan. While the treaty has largely been upheld over the years, the recent suspension marks a shift in India’s approach following the attack.
The Indian government has also announced additional countermeasures, including the closure of the Attari-Wagah border and diplomatic sanctions against Pakistan. The terror attack, claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), has sparked widespread outrage in India, with the government pledging to ensure that the perpetrators face strict punishment.
