Amit Shah Holds Key Meeting on Indus Waters Treaty Suspension; India Plans to Halt Water Supply to Pakistan After Pahalgam Terror Attack with 3-Step Strategy

In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India announces a decisive 3-step plan to stop Indus water flow to Pakistan. Amit Shah chairs high-level meeting to discuss future action on Indus Waters Treaty suspension.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a high-level meeting on Friday with Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil and senior officials to review the future strategy on the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan. During the meeting, a key decision was made to immediately halt water flow to Pakistan, and detailed discussions were held on implementing the new strategy.

Top Indian ministers held strategic discussions focusing on both short-term and long-term plans to implement the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty. The meeting outlined the next steps to enforce the decision effectively. India has officially informed Pakistan of its immediate move to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, citing repeated violations of the treaty’s provisions by Pakistan.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims, Assures Justice and Support for Families

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, paid his last respects to the victims of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack. Emphasizing India’s unwavering stance against terrorism, he stated that “Bharat will never bow to terror, and those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice.” During his visit, Shri Amit Shah met with the grieving families, expressing that the pain of losing loved ones in such a brutal attack is beyond words and is felt by every Indian. He also visited the attack site in Pahalgam, where he received a comprehensive briefing from security officials on the incident. In addition, the Home Minister visited the injured victims in the hospital and assured them of full government support and all necessary assistance for their recovery.

India Notifies Pakistan of Indus Waters Treaty Suspension Citing Cross-Border Terrorism and Changing Geopolitical Realities

India has formally informed Pakistan about the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, with Water Resources Secretary Debashree Mukherjee addressing a letter to her Pakistani counterpart, Syed Ali Murtaza. The letter strongly cited Pakistan’s sustained cross-border terrorism, particularly targeting Jammu and Kashmir, as a direct violation of the treaty’s principles. “Honouring a treaty in good faith is essential, but persistent terror attacks have obstructed India’s rights under the agreement,” the letter stated.

This significant move follows the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives—mainly tourists—prompting New Delhi to take decisive action. The government emphasized that the prevailing security threats have hindered India’s ability to fully utilize its entitlements under the decades-old treaty.

The communication also pointed to evolving circumstances, such as demographic shifts, the urgency to develop clean energy, and other strategic changes, as compelling reasons for reassessing the treaty. To enforce the decision, the Indian government has officially issued a notification to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty with immediate effect.