New Delhi/Islamabad – September 1, 2025: A video of former Indian Army officer Lieutenant General (Retd) Kanwal Jeet Singh Dhillon has stirred debate after he openly highlighted the use of water as a strategic weapon — a statement that carries serious implications for India-Pakistan relations.
Lt Gen Dhillon, who once headed the Defence Intelligence Agency (DG DIA) and commanded the XV Corps in Srinagar, is heard stressing India’s approach of using water resources in strategic planning. His remarks revive long-standing concerns in Pakistan that New Delhi has been attempting to weaponize water under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), in clear violation of international agreements.
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Pakistan, being a lower riparian state, heavily depends on rivers flowing from India for its agriculture and economy. Any attempt to restrict or manipulate this flow is seen in Islamabad as an act of aggression that directly threatens Pakistan’s food and water security.
Analysts point out that such statements from senior Indian figures reveal the real intentions behind India’s policies. While New Delhi frames these strategies as “defense innovations,” Pakistan has consistently raised alarms at global forums, calling India’s actions hostile and destabilizing for regional peace.
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Dhillon, who now heads the Board of Governors at IIT Mandi, has been widely known for advancing the idea of “water as a weapon,” a concept that underlines India’s aggressive stance rather than a cooperative approach towards its neighbors.
The video has reignited discussions in policy and defense circles in Pakistan, with many urging the government to remain vigilant and strengthen diplomatic, legal, and technical measures to protect Pakistan’s water rights under the Indus Waters Treaty.
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