New Delhi: Taking a stern measure against Pakistan in the backdrop of the ghastly Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives, India on Thursday decided to pull the plug on its share of water from eastern rivers that was flowing to Pakistan. The decision was announced by Union minister Nitin Gadkari, as part of the retaliatory measures being adopted by the government.
It is the fourth important step that India has taken post the Pulwama attack to punish Pakistan, which has refused to act against Jaish-e-Muhammed terrorists despite the terror group openly claiming responsibility for the February 14 terror strike in Jammu and Kashmir.
Here is a list of measures taken by India against Pakistan so far post the Pulwama terror attack:
1. To stop its share of water from eastern rivers flowing to Pakistan
Gadkari today said India would stop its share of water from three eastern rivers, namely Ravi, Beas and Sutlej, from flowing to Pakistan. The water would be diverted to serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab.
“The construction of dam has started at Shahpur-Kandi on Ravi river. Moreover, UJH project will store our share of water for use in J&K and the balance water will flow from 2nd Ravi-BEAS Link to provide water to other basin states.”
Under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960, India has complete rights over three common rivers, namely Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.
2. Withdrawal of MFN status
The first big decision that the Indian government took post the Pulwama attack was to withdraw the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan. The decision means Pakistan would no more get preference in trade agreements.
3. Customs duty hike
Post the deadly terror strike, the Indian government announced that it was hiking customs duty on import of all goods from Pakistan to 200 per cent with immediate effect. India mainly imports fruits and nuts, gypsum, sulphur, finished leather goods, ores, mineral oils and cement.
4. Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service suspended
India has suspended the Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack. The key bus service connects Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Source:Times Now.com
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