The Modi government has reportedly initiated plans to block the flow of the Indus River in the disputed Ladakh region through a series of 10MW hydropower projects, including those at Achinathang, Sanjak, Parfi La, Batalik, and Khaltsi, this was revealed in a letter by Engineer Arshad H. Abbasi to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Abbasi warned that these projects violate both UN resolutions and the Indus Waters Treaty by exceeding the allowable water usage and storage limits.
He argued that the developments appear designed to supply heat and electricity to Indian troops in the Siachen Glacier region, while the impoverished local population is left to endure severe winter conditions without support.
He further said that India has already breached the treaty by constructing the 45MW Nimo Bazgo and 44MW Chutak power plants in Ladakh, primarily for military use. Abbasi described these actions as a “death sentence” for Pakistan and a grave threat to the Indus Valley civilization, urging the UN to take immediate corrective action.
Separately, The Diplomat warned that tampering with the Indus Waters Treaty could provoke China to restrict the flow of the Brahmaputra River, which provides 30% of India’s water and supports 44% of its hydroelectric power.
