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The 2020–2021 India–Pakistan border skirmishes were a series of armed clashes between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control in the disputed region of Kashmir, which is subject to extensive territorial claims by both countries. The standoff intensified when a major exchange of gunfire and shelling erupted between Indian and Pakistani troops in November 2020 along the Line of Control which left at least 22 dead, including 11 civilians.[1][2][3]
Casualties
According to Indian Army sources, 11 Pakistani soldiers were killed in clashes, while 16 soldiers were injured.[4][5] Six Indian civilians, four soldiers and one border guard were killed per the Indian Defence Ministry.[6] Indian military released videos which showed mortars hitting and damaging Pakistani bunkers along the border.[7]
Pakistani military sources said that five civilians and one soldier were killed in Pakistani-administered Kashmir amidst the clashes.[8]
On 21 November, two Indian soldiers were killed in Rajouri.[9] On 26 November, one Indian soldier was killed in Poonch and an additional two Indian military fatalities were reported in Rajouri on 27 November.[10] On 15 December, two Pakistani soldiers were killed in the Bagsar region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir according to Pakistan.[11]
In November, Pakistan's foreign ministry said India had violated ceasefire at least 2,729 times in 2020 which resulted in the deaths of 21 Pakistani civilians and seriously injured 206 others.[12]
Peace agreement
India[13] and Pakistan[14] released a joint statement, stating that after discussions, the two sides agreed to "strict observance" of all peace and ceasefire agreements with effect from midnight 25 February 2021. Both sides agreed existing forms of contact and border flag meetings would be utilized to resolve any future misunderstanding.
See also
References
- ↑ India, Pakistan report deadly violence along Kashmir border. Al Jazeera English(13 November 2020). Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ↑ Pakistan Rangers violate ceasefire in Kathua, Service, Tribune News. Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ↑ Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead. Reuters(13 November 2020). Retrieved 13 November 2022.
- ↑ 11 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory firing by Indian Army over ceasefire violations
- ↑ 11 Pakistani soldiers killed by Indian Army in retaliatory firing along LoC. India TV News(13 November 2022).
- ↑ Six civilians among 11 killed in Pakistan firing at LoC
- ↑ Six civilians among 11 killed in Pakistan firing at LoC(13 November 2022).
- ↑ 6 including soldier martyred in AJK, 10 killed on Indian side in major escalation along LoC. Dawn(14 November 2020). Retrieved 14 November 2022.
- ↑ J&K: Two Army personnel killed in shelling by Pakistan in Rajouri. Scroll(27 November 2020). Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ↑ 2 soldiers killed J-K's Rajouri district in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan army. Hindustan Times(27 November 2020). Retrieved 27 November 2020.
- ↑ Pakistan says two soldiers killed by Indian shelling in Kashmir.
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