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India Suspends Indus Treaty, Cuts Water Flow to Pakistan

5/4/2025

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan after a devastating terror attack in Pahalgam claimed 26 lives. In response, India has cut water flow from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is poised to take similar measures at the Kishanganga Dam, intensifying the conflict between the nations.

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions, India has suspended the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan after a devastating terror attack in Pahalgam claimed 26 lives. In response, India has cut water flow from the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River and is poised to take similar measures at the Kishanganga Dam, intensifying the conflict between the nations.