How did India lose part of Kashmir?

On 5 August 1965 between 26,000 and 33,000 Pakistani soldiers crossed the Line of Control dressed as Kashmiri locals headed for various areas within Kashmir. Indian forces, tipped off by the local populace, crossed the cease fire line on 15 August.

What is the matter of Kashmir between India and Pakistan?

The conflict started after the partition of India in 1947 as both India and Pakistan claimed the entirety of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a dispute over the region that escalated into three wars between India and Pakistan and several other armed skirmishes.

Who owns Aksai Chin?

At the conclusion of the conflict, China retained control of about 14,700 square miles (38,000 square km) of territory in Aksai Chin. The area remained a point of contention between the two countries.

When did Jammu and Kashmir became a part of India?

The Accession of the state of Jammu and Kashmir to India, signed by the Maharaja (erstwhile ruler of the State) on 26th October, 1947, was completely valid in terms of the Government of India Act (1935), Indian Independence Act (1947) and international law and was total and irrevocable.

Why is there conflict between India and Pakistan over Kashmir?

The primary reason for this conflict between the two nations is due to how valuable Kashmir is in terms of national security, geography and resources [9]. The largely important Indus River flows through Kashmir. The Indus River is extremely crucial to agriculture in Pakistan.

What is happening in Kashmir?

A rebellion in Indian-administered Kashmir has been ongoing for three decades. Kashmir has seen an average of nearly 20 protests a day against Indian rule over the last six weeks despite a security lockdown to quell unrest, a senior government source told AFP news agency.

What does India’s revocation of special status mean for Kashmir?

Updates following India’s revocation of special status of Kashmir, a region also claimed by Pakistan in entirety. In the lead-up to the move, India sent thousands of additional troops to the disputed region, imposed a crippling curfew, shut down telecommunications and internet, and arrested political leaders. [Bilal Kuchay/Al Jazeera]