Pakistan’s military has confirmed that the Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project was damaged during recent Indian attacks. In a media briefing, ISPR Director General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry stated that India targeted the dam as part of a series of unprovoked strikes on the night of May 6-7.
In the midst of these attacks, the ISPR chief questioned whether India’s actions were aimed at harming Pakistan’s water resources, raising concerns about the legality of targeting such infrastructure under international and war laws.
The ISPR chief explained that the attack on the Neelum-Jhelum dam was part of a broader assault on six locations. Among the targeted sites were places of worship in Ahmedpur East and Muridke, where several people, including women and children, were killed or wounded.
Five more civilians, including a child, lost their lives in Indian firing along the Line of Control (LoC). Fortunately, attacks in Sialkot and Shakargarh caused no casualties or property damage. He condemned the targeting of essential facilities and civilian sites, calling it a violation of international norms.
Pakistan’s armed forces responded swiftly to the aggression, ensuring the safety of key assets and infrastructure. Officials have called the attack on the dam a dangerous escalation and have vowed to raise the issue at international forums.
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