Pahalgam Attack Revenge: After Water Block, Chenab River Turns into Picnic Spot Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

In a strong retaliatory move following the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, mostly tourists, India has intensified its pressure on Pakistan by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and halting the flow of the Chenab River using the Baglihar Dam in Jammu's Ramban district. The visible outcome of this strategic action has led to the Chenab riverbed drying significantly, creating a picnic-like atmosphere in several stretches. Locals are seen strolling and clicking pictures, a stark contrast to the usual strong currents of the river. India is also considering similar action at the Kishanganga Dam on the Jhelum River. These moves could severely impact Pakistan’s water-dependent agriculture and economy. The Indus Waters Treaty, signed in 1960 under World Bank mediation, had granted Pakistan rights over western rivers like Chenab and Jhelum, while India retained limited use. With 80% of Pakistan’s farmland relying on these rivers, India’s latest step following the ceasefire violations and terror attack marks a sharp escalation in diplomatic and strategic pressure.

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