In a decisive move following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 25 Indian and one Nepali tourist, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. This decision underscores India’s serious stance on cross-border terrorism and is aimed at pressuring Pakistan to cease its alleged support for such activities.
The CCS observed that cross-border linkages were evident in the Pahalgam attack and described the incident as a grave provocation, especially coming on the heels of peaceful elections and developmental progress in Jammu and Kashmir. The treaty, which governs the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan, will be held in abeyance until Pakistan “credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism,” the statement said.
India’s suspension of the treaty marks a significant diplomatic escalation and aligns with growing calls for stronger counter-terror responses. The move also reflects the country’s zero-tolerance stance towards state-sponsored terrorism and sends a strong message to the international community.
Stay tuned for updates on the other key measures announced by the CCS.
