New York, May 05 (V7N) – The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a closed-door emergency meeting on Monday (May 5) following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and India's subsequent move to reduce the flow of water in the Chenab River.

According to NDTV, the meeting will focus on the deteriorating regional situation, including India's alleged suspension of provisions under the Indus Waters Treaty and the aftermath of the April 22 terrorist attack in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam. The attack, which claimed at least 26 lives, is being termed the deadliest in Kashmir since the 2019 Pulwama incident.

The attack targeted tourists in what is known as the "Switzerland of India," intensifying security concerns and sparking fears of potential military escalation between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

In response to these developments, Pakistan has announced it will formally raise the matter at the UN Security Council. The Pakistani Foreign Ministry released a statement on Sunday condemning what it called "India’s aggressive actions and provocative statements," vowing to highlight New Delhi's alleged violations of international agreements, particularly the Indus Waters Treaty.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has instructed Permanent Representative to the UN, Asim Iftikhar, to take immediate steps to bring the issue before the Security Council. Islamabad said it would inform the Council how India’s actions are threatening peace and stability in South Asia.

India, meanwhile, has vowed to bring those responsible for the attack to justice. Officials have yet to formally respond to Pakistan’s UN move or to reports of reduced water flow to Pakistan from the Chenab River.

As tensions continue to mount, international observers are closely watching developments for signs of further escalation between the two rival nations.

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