NEW DELHI, May 10 — India will not roll back its punitive measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, despite the recent ceasefire agreement between the two countries, government sources clarified on Saturday.
The measures, first announced on April 23 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians, will remain fully in effect.
“Terrorism will not go unpunished, and India’s resolve on terrorism remains firm,” a senior government source said.
The clarification came hours after India and Pakistan reached a mutual understanding to halt cross-border military action and end several days of hostilities.
While the ceasefire was viewed as a de-escalation, officials made it clear that India’s broader counter-terror strategy remains unchanged.
Sources also noted that Pakistan described the ceasefire as a “bilateral arrangement,” while India maintained that its countermeasures were a direct response to the terror strike and not contingent on any external negotiations.
In a separate development, former U.S. President Donald Trump took credit for facilitating the ceasefire, posting a statement on Truth Social that framed the breakthrough as an American-led diplomatic success. “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE,” Trump wrote. “Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
The announcement drew attention in diplomatic circles, though neither India nor Pakistan formally acknowledged any third-party mediation in their public statements.
India’s actions post-Pahalgam have included not only the suspension of water-sharing mechanisms but also stepped-up diplomatic pressure and cross-border precision operations under “Operation Sindoor,” targeting militant infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
While hostilities at the border may have ceased for now, New Delhi’s position suggests no softening of its stance on terrorism or any move to normalize ties until concrete action is taken by Islamabad.
