Srinagar, Jan. 9 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed support for the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, characterizing the decades-old pact as detrimental to the Kashmir's interests.

Speaking at a press conference in Amritsar, CM Omar as per News Agency Kashmir News Service (KNS) reiterated his longstanding opposition to the treaty. He stated that its suspension would allow the Kashmir valley to fully harness its water resources for local development.

"With the treaty suspended, I want immediate measures to be taken so that we can utilize this water for ourselves," CM Omar said.

The Chief Minister highlighted two key projects already submitted to the central government for approval. The first is th...