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==Names== ==Names==
Specifically, the term "Line of Control" (LOC) refers to the military control line between the Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir--a line which, still to this day, does not constitute a legally recognized international boundary. Originally known as the "Cease-fire Line", it was redesignated as the "Line of Control" after the ], which was formalized in December 1971. The part of the former princely state that is under Indian control is known as the ]. The two parts of the former princely state that are under Pakistani control are known as the ] (FANA) and ] (AJK), respectively. Specifically, the term "Line of Control" (LOC) refers to the military control line between the Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir--a line which, still to this day, does not constitute a legally recognized international boundary. Originally known as the "Cease-fire Line", it was redesignated as the "Line of Control" following the ], which was signed in December 1971. The part of the former princely state that is under Indian control is known as the ]. The two parts of the former princely state that are under Pakistani control are known as the ] (FANA) and ] (AJK).


Another cease-fire line, one that separates the Indian-controlled state of Jammu and Kashmir from the Chinese-controlled area known as ], lies futher to the east and is known as the ] (LAC). Another cease-fire line, one that separates the Indian-controlled state of Jammu and Kashmir from the Chinese-controlled area known as ], lies futher to the east and is known as the ] (LAC).
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==Wars== ==Wars==
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The LOC has seen various ]s; the latest one being in ] when both ] and ] fought in the ].This was done in winter when the forward posts on both sides are abandoned due to bad weather.This was an intelligence lapse on Indian side. Initially ] was at receiving end with heavy firing from hill top bunkers occupied by Pakistani Army and Jihadi (MUJAHIDS). The war ended when the Pakistan army forced by the government which succumbed to international pressure stopped the support of the Jihadi organizations. This resistance continued for over a month. The LOC has seen various ]s, the last one occurring in 1999, when both Indian and Pakistani forces fought in the ]. That war took place in winter, when the forward posts on both sides were abandoned due to bad weather. Initially the Indian army was at the receiving end of the fighting, with heavy firing from hill-top bunkers occupied by the Pakistani army and jihadis (mujahids). The war ended when the government of Pakistan succumbed to international pressure and stopped their support of the jihadi organizations. Resistance fighting continued for more than a month aftrerward, however.


==See also== ==See also==

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34°56′N 76°46′E / 34.933°N 76.767°E / 34.933; 76.767

The areas shown in green are the two Pakistani-controlled areas--the Federally Administered Northern Areas (FANA) in the north and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) in the south. The area shown in orange is the Indian-controlled state of Jammu and Kashmir, and the diagonally-hatched area east of that is the Chinese-controlled area known as Aksai Chin.

Names

Specifically, the term "Line of Control" (LOC) refers to the military control line between the Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir--a line which, still to this day, does not constitute a legally recognized international boundary. Originally known as the "Cease-fire Line", it was redesignated as the "Line of Control" following the Simla Agreement, which was signed in December 1971. The part of the former princely state that is under Indian control is known as the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The two parts of the former princely state that are under Pakistani control are known as the Federally Administered Northern Areas (FANA) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Another cease-fire line, one that separates the Indian-controlled state of Jammu and Kashmir from the Chinese-controlled area known as Aksai Chin, lies futher to the east and is known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC).


Wars

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The LOC has seen various Indo-Pakistani wars, the last one occurring in 1999, when both Indian and Pakistani forces fought in the Kargil War. That war took place in winter, when the forward posts on both sides were abandoned due to bad weather. Initially the Indian army was at the receiving end of the fighting, with heavy firing from hill-top bunkers occupied by the Pakistani army and jihadis (mujahids). The war ended when the government of Pakistan succumbed to international pressure and stopped their support of the jihadi organizations. Resistance fighting continued for more than a month aftrerward, however.

See also

File:Kashmir-Accession-Document-b.jpg
The Treaty of Accession which shows Maharaja Hari Singh's accession of the state of Jammu and Kashmir to India

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