After Pahalgam Attack, India suspends Indus Waters Treaty – Will tensions increase further?
New Delhi, April 24: Diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan have become even more tense after the Pahalgam attack. After the cruel massacre of 26 tourists, Modi government has taken several major steps, the biggest of which is suspending the Indus Waters Treaty.
This decision can have a direct impact on Pakistan’s economy, agriculture and irrigation system. India says that Pakistan supports militant groups, hence this is a strategic and symbolic move.
Pahalgam Attack: A Brutal Massacre
On Tuesday, gunmen attacked tourists in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley. 25 Indians and 1 Nepali citizen were shot dead. This area is only accessible by horses and trekking, so people were very vulnerable.
According to eyewitnesses, the gunmen fired from close-range and attacked some people after asking them about supporting Modi. After the attack, Indian security forces have made heavy deployment in the region.
A militant group called The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack, raising the issue of demographic change. This organization was activated for the first time in 2019, and India has declared it a terrorist group.
Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty – Will Pakistan have to face water crisis?
Indus Waters Treaty was signed between India and Pakistan in 1960, in which Pakistan was given access to Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers, and India got control over Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi.
Now India has put the treaty on hold, which means Pakistan can get restricted access to western rivers. This decision could have a serious impact on Pakistan’s agriculture, irrigation and economy.
Pakistan’s Power Minister Awais Leghari has called it an “act of warfare” and has planned to file a complaint with international bodies. Experts say that Pakistan may find it difficult to manage water resources, which is already facing economic crisis.
India’s Diplomatic Retaliation – Is there a fear of war?
After the Pahalgam attack, India has not only signed the Indus Waters Treaty but has also taken other tough measures, which include:
✔ India expelled top diplomats of Pakistan
✔ Border crossings have been stopped
✔ Visa restrictions for Pakistani citizens have been made more strict
✔ Deployment of Military and police forces has been increased
Security experts say that Modi government can now take the next step towards military retaliation. After the 2019 Balakot airstrikes India has adopted such an aggressive stance for the first time.
Now the biggest question is whether India will launch a military strike in Pakistan or will it just create diplomatic pressure? Experts believe that Pakistan will definitely respond, because if India launches a cross-border strike, Pakistan’s retaliation will be forceful.
Kashmir – A Political & Strategic Flashpoint
**Kashmir is a global-level issue in which both India and Pakistan have their stake. *Since 1947 till now* it has become the cause of three major wars.
✔ In 2019, India removed the special status of Kashmir, after which militant groups reacted
✔ Pakistan-backed groups are increasing insurgency in Kashmir
✔ Modi government says that militancy in Kashmir has reduced, but the ground reality is different
Kashmir is still a highly militarized zone, where social media censorship and strict policing take place. After this latest attack Kashmir issue is going to come in global headlines even more.
Is India-Pakistan War Possible?
Security experts say that India’s diplomatic and military stance is getting stronger. Pakistan is also revising its military and security policy.
✔ If India takes military action, Pakistan will also respond
✔ Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty can create an economic and agricultural crisis for Pakistan
✔ International bodies like UN and US are monitoring the relations of both the countries
Now the biggest question is whether Modi government is going to put more pressure on Pakistan or will peace talks begin?
What do you think, Will India’s tough stance force Pakistan or will tensions increase further? 🔥🚨
Conclusion
After Pahalgam attack Relations between India and Pakistan have reached another critical stage. Suspension of Indus Waters Treaty, diplomatic downgrade and military escalation all give indications that this crisis could become more serious.
Now the next few days will be crucial, in which everyone will have to see whether India retaliates or finds a diplomatic solution.
According to you, what should we do? We should enter Pakistan’s home and give them a befitting reply like we did during the Pulwama attack. Because now they have killed them by asking about religion.