**India Rejects Pakistan’s Allegations of Targeting Hydropower Project**
India has firmly dismissed claims that it targeted the Neelum-Jhelum dam in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), labeling the allegations as a “blatant lie.” Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri characterized the accusations as “an absolute and complete fabrication,” emphasizing that India’s military operations have been solely directed at terrorist infrastructure. He stated, “India has targeted only and only terrorist infrastructure, and the details of that infrastructure, along with the precise locations, were shared yesterday,” effectively countering Pakistan’s assertions regarding Operation Sindoor.
Misri further cautioned that if such claims serve as a justification for Pakistan to target Indian infrastructure, then Pakistan would bear full responsibility for the ensuing consequences. This statement comes amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly following India’s recent strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and POK in response to a deadly attack on civilians in Pahalgam on April 22.
The Indian government reported that these operations, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, targeted nine locations associated with terrorist activities, including Sawai Nalla, Sarjal, Muridke, Kotli, Kotli Gulpur, Mehmoona Joya, Bhimber, and Bahawalpur. In response, Pakistan’s security committee accused India of “deliberately targeting” the Neelum-Jhelum hydropower project, claiming it constitutes a violation of international conventions. India has categorically rejected these allegations.
The relationship between India and Pakistan has significantly deteriorated following the terror attack in Baisaran meadow, Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen. In the aftermath, India took several diplomatic actions, including expelling Pakistani nationals and suspending the Indus Waters Treaty. In retaliation, Pakistan expelled Indian citizens and closed its airspace to Indian flights.
On Thursday, Vikram Misri addressed the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and the misinformation being propagated by Pakistan. He asserted, “Pakistan is the one acting in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty, creating roadblocks in India exercising its right on western rivers.”
As tensions continue to rise, the international community watches closely, hoping for a resolution to the ongoing conflict and a return to diplomatic dialogue.
**FAQ**
**Q: What are the recent tensions between India and Pakistan about?**
A: The tensions have escalated following India’s military operations targeting terrorist infrastructure in response to a deadly attack on civilians in Pahalgam, with both countries exchanging accusations regarding violations of international norms.
