India-Pakistan Tensions Over Terrorism

India is marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, a military operation launched in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. India reaffirmed its right to defend itself against cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, which it accuses of sponsoring such activities. As part of punitive measures, India has put the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance, stating that 'blood and water cannot flow together.' Operation Sindoor involved airstrikes on terror infrastructures in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, eliminating at least 100 terrorists. These strikes led to a rapid escalation of tensions, with Pakistan launching retaliatory strikes. Hostilities ended with an understanding between military officials on May 10. India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have emphasized a 'zero tolerance' message for terrorism. The Resistance Front, a proxy for Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack.