New Delhi/IBNS, April 26 -- Justifying the government's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty in the aftermath of Pahalgam massacre, Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil Friday said the same has been taken in national interest and India will ensure that not even a "drop of water" from the Indus River goes to Pakistan.

"The historic decision taken by the Modi government on the Indus Water Treaty is completely justified and in the national interest. We will ensure that not even a drop of water from the Indus River goes to Pakistan," Paatil wrote in Hindi on X.

His post came after the minister held a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the issue.

India on Thursday formally informed Pakistan about its decisio...