Kargil War
In this article , we will deal with topic titled ‘Kargil War.’
Introduction
Line of Control (LoC) at Shimla Declaration was defined till NJ 9842 . Both India and Pakistan interpreted LoC beyond that point in their own way
- India : LoC is along Saltoro Ridge (ie entire Siachen lies in India)
- Pakistan : It is along line joining NJ 9842 to Karakoram Pass
Chronology
| Operation Meghdoot(1984) |
- Siachen Glacier was occupied by India
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| Nuclear Test / Pokharan (1998) |
- India conducted Nuclear test
- Weak later Pakistan also tested Nuclear Bomb
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| Lahore Declaration (1999) |
- As both countries were now nuclear powers, situation became tense .
- Lahore Declaration was signed in Feb 1999 that conflict related to Kashmir will be peacefully resolved
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| Operation Badr (1999) |
- In April 1999, Pakistan occupied crucial positions on Siachen Glacier
- The aim was to sever the link between Kashmir and Ladakh causing Indian forces to withdraw from Siachen and forcing India to negotiate a settlement on Kashmir Issue. Pakistan believed that any tension in the region would internationalize the Kashmir issue and help it to secure speedy solutions.
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| Operation Safed Sagar (1999) |
- Part of Operation Vijay to re-conquer Siachen Glacier
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| Operation Talwar (1999) |
- Part of Operation Vijay to re-conquer Siachen Glacier
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