India Halts Water Flow from Baglihar Dam After Pahalgam Attack; Kishanganga Next?

In a bold move following the Pahalgam terror attack, India has temporarily stopped the flow of water through the Baglihar dam on the Chenab River, escalating tensions with Pakistan. The decision comes as part of India’s reconsideration of the Indus Waters Treaty. The Baglihar and Kishanganga dams—both previously contested by Pakistan—are run-of-the-river hydroelectric projects. While India asserts its right under the treaty for non-consumptive use, Pakistan warns such actions could be seen as acts of war. The Centre is now reportedly planning similar steps at the Kishanganga project near Bandipore, further heating the geopolitical climate in the region.