NEW DELHI, May 7 (ANI): As India marked the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, its military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan, the Ministry of External Affairs sharply criticized Islamabad’s policy on terrorism and reaffirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty remains suspended in response to Pakistan’s continued support for cross-border terror activities.
The remarks were made by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a press briefing in the national capital. He recalled the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack last year, which claimed 26 lives, and said India had delivered a strong response to Pakistan’s actions.
“The entire world saw the Pahalgam terrorist attack for what it was. We gave a befitting reply to Pakistan for its sponsorship of cross-border terrorism,” Jaiswal said.
He emphasized that India continues to strengthen the global fight against terrorism and has every right to defend itself.
“The world knows that cross-border terrorism has long been an instrument of state policy for Pakistan. We in India have every right to defend ourselves against terrorism,” he added.
Speaking on the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, Jaiswal told reporters, “The Indus Waters Treaty stands in abeyance in response to Pakistan’s sponsorship of cross-border terrorism. Pakistan must credibly and irrevocably abjure its support for cross-border terrorism.”
The Indus Waters Treaty, which governs the sharing of river waters between India and Pakistan, was suspended following the Pahalgam attack, marking a significant shift in bilateral water-sharing arrangements.
One year later, India continues to keep its dams closed. All gates of the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River in Ramban district remain shut following the suspension of the treaty.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reflected India’s firm response against terrorism and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to protecting national security.
Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision, and professionalism of the Indian armed forces in responding to the Pahalgam terror attack.
Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians, showcased a calibrated tri-services response embodying precision, professionalism, and purpose.
The operation was conceived as a targeted campaign to dismantle terror infrastructure across the Line of Control and deeper inside Pakistan. (ANI)
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