Militants block work at the Wular Conservation Project (Wular Dam) construction site in the Baramulla District of India – a project opposed by Pakistan. Officials suggest that these militants may have been sent by Pakistan because of their concerns that the project is in violation of Pakistani interests under the Indus Water Treaty of 1960. Sources said that eight of the 16 militants who stopped work of the Project are Pakistani nationals. India says the dam is not in violation of the Treaty and would, if completed, be used only for transportation purposes. Pakistan believes the Indian control over Jhelum waters has the potential to disrupt the Pakistan-Upper Jhelum Canal, Upper Chenab Canal, and the Lower Bari Doab Canal.
