A few days ago, a heartbreaking Attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Innocent Hindu pilgrims were attacked and killed by Pakistan-backed terrorists. It wasn’t just an act of violence; it was a message. And that message was loud, cruel, and deeply disturbing.
But what happened after the attack was more than political. India suspended the Indus Water Treaty, a historic agreement signed back in 1960. It was supposed to keep peace flowing—just like the rivers it governs. But peace, like trust, has a breaking point.
When Water Turns into War
The Indus Water Treaty has been one of the few things India and Pakistan agreed on for decades. It decides how rivers like the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab are shared. But when India decided to suspend the treaty after the Pahalgam attack, it wasn’t just about rivers. It was a sign that even water can be turned into a weapon of response.
Now headlines are screaming:
- “India Suspends Indus Water Treaty”
- “Indus Water Treaty Suspension”
- “Cabinet Committee on Security meets after Pahalgam killings”
But behind every headline is a human heart—shaken, scared, and silently breaking.
How Attack in Pahalgam Affected Our Minds
You don’t have to live near the Attari Border or the Wagah Border to feel this pain. Every Indian, no matter where they live, felt a punch to the chest when they saw those photos from Pahalgam.
- Mothers cried thinking of their own children.
- College students felt anxiety about visiting Kashmir ever again.
- Social media was flooded with rage, helplessness, and fear.
We didn’t just lose lives—we lost sleep, peace, and that quiet feeling of “maybe things will get better.”
Mental Trauma Is Real After Terror Attacks
When the mind hears of violence, it reacts:
- Panic attacks increase.
- Sleep gets worse.
- Overthinking begins.
- People start doomscrolling through every news update, feeling more helpless with each one.
For families who live near conflict zones like Attari, Wagah, or the Indus River, the fear is physical. They hear military movement, news of diplomatic expulsion (persona non grata cases), and rumors about visa suspensions.
They ask: What next? Will we be dragged into war again?
A Treaty Suspension Isn’t Just Politics – It’s Psychological
You see, when we hear “India suspends Indus Water Treaty”, it creates a deeper anxiety in our minds. Why? Because this treaty was the one sign that no matter what, dialogue was still possible.
Now that even water agreements are falling apart, it feels like hope is drowning too.
- Farmers wonder: Will our rivers be affected?
- Activists debate: Is this the right step?
- Citizens worry: Are we heading into something darker?
And all this leads to one thing: mental burnout.
How to Heal Your Mind in Times Like This
Let’s be real—none of us can stop terrorist attacks alone. We can’t reverse treaty suspensions. But we can protect our minds.
Here’s how:
- Don’t consume news 24/7 – Check updates once or twice a day, that’s enough.
- Talk about your fear – Bottled emotions hurt more than expressed ones.
- Focus on your daily rituals – Drink water, walk outside, do that 5-minute journal.
- Unfollow pages that trigger rage – Choose peace over panic.
- Say a prayer, light a candle, or meditate – Find your own way to send light into the darkness.
Let’s Not Let Terror Win Twice
The real success of terrorism isn’t just killing people—it’s killing the peace inside people who are still alive. That’s why we must fight harder than ever to keep our hearts calm, our minds strong, and our voices kind.
Today, the Indus Water Treaty may be suspended. The border may be tense. The media may be loud. But deep down, we know one thing:
India is more than its politics. It is its people. And our strength begins in the mind.