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Peace agreement between both sides as per official joint statement
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| partof = the [[Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts|Indo-Pakistani conflicts]] and the [[Kashmir conflict]]
| partof = the [[Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts|Indo-Pakistani conflicts]] and the [[Kashmir conflict]]
| image = [[File:Kashmir map.svg|300px]]
| image = [[File:Kashmir map.svg|300px]]
| date = 13 November 2020 – present
| date = 13 November 2020 – 25 February 2021
| place = [[Line of Control]], [[Kashmir]]
| place = [[Line of Control]], [[Kashmir]]
| result = Destruction of many infrastructures along LOC
| result = Destruction of many infrastructures along LOC
| status = Ceasefire<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joint Statement|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1700682|access-date=2021-02-25|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan|url=https://ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail.php?id=6068|access-date=2021-02-25|website=ispr.gov.pk}}</ref>
| status = Ongoing
| combatant1 = {{flag|India}}
| combatant1 = {{flag|India}}
| combatant2 = {{flag|Pakistan}}
| combatant2 = {{flag|Pakistan}}
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The '''2020–2021 India–Pakistan border skirmishes''' are an ongoing series of armed clashes between [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] along the [[Line of Control|''de facto'' border]] in the disputed region of [[Kashmir]], which is subject to [[Kashmir conflict|extensive territorial claims]] by [[India–Pakistan relations|both countries]]. The standoff began when a major exchange of gunfire and [[Artillery|shelling]] erupted between [[Indian Army|Indian]] and [[Pakistan Army|Pakistani troops]] in November 2020 along the Line of Control.<ref name="Reuters">{{cite web|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-india-pakistan/indian-and-pakistani-troops-exchange-fire-at-least-15-dead-idUKKBN27T22H?il=0|title=Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead|publisher=[[Reuters]]|date=13 November 2020|access-date=13 November 2020}}</ref> The clashes have left at least 22 dead, including 11 civilians.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/13/pakistan-summons-top-indian-diplomat-over-kashmir-violence|title=India, Pakistan report deadly violence along Kashmir border|publisher=[[Al Jazeera English]]|date=13 November 2020|access-date=13 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Pakistan Rangers violate ceasefire in Kathua|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/pak-rangers-violates-ceasefire-in-kathua-179116|access-date=2020-12-08|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>
The '''2020–2021 India–Pakistan border skirmishes''' were a series of armed clashes between [[India]] and [[Pakistan]] along the [[Line of Control|''de facto'' border]] in the disputed region of [[Kashmir]], which is subject to [[Kashmir conflict|extensive territorial claims]] by [[India–Pakistan relations|both countries]]. The standoff began when a major exchange of gunfire and [[Artillery|shelling]] erupted between [[Indian Army|Indian]] and [[Pakistan Army|Pakistani troops]] in November 2020 along the Line of Control.<ref name="Reuters">{{cite web|url=https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-india-pakistan/indian-and-pakistani-troops-exchange-fire-at-least-15-dead-idUKKBN27T22H?il=0|title=Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead|publisher=[[Reuters]]|date=13 November 2020|access-date=13 November 2020}}</ref> The clashes have left at least 22 dead, including 11 civilians.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/11/13/pakistan-summons-top-indian-diplomat-over-kashmir-violence|title=India, Pakistan report deadly violence along Kashmir border|publisher=[[Al Jazeera English]]|date=13 November 2020|access-date=13 November 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Service|first=Tribune News|title=Pakistan Rangers violate ceasefire in Kathua|url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/j-k/pak-rangers-violates-ceasefire-in-kathua-179116|access-date=2020-12-08|website=Tribuneindia News Service|language=en}}</ref>


==Casualties==
==Casualties==
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On 21 November, one Indian soldier was killed in [[Rajouri district|Rajouri]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scroll.in/latest/979636/j-k-two-army-personnel-killed-in-shelling-by-pakistan-in-rajouri|title=J&K: Two Army personnel killed in shelling by Pakistan in Rajouri|work=Scroll|date=27 November 2020|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref> On 26 November, one Indian soldier was reportedly killed in [[Poonch district, India|Poonch]] and an additional two Indian military casualties were reported in Rajouri on 27 November.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2-army-personnel-killed-j-k-s-rajouri-district-in-a-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-army-reports-ani/story-JTuWcvgYzAb2uJ7iKrGMkI.html|title=2 soldiers killed J-K's Rajouri district in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan army|work=Hindustan Times|date=27 November 2020|access-date=27 November 2020|first=Prashasti|last=Singh}}</ref> On 15 December, two Pakistani soldiers were killed in the Bagsar region of Azad Kashmir according to Pakistan.<ref name="AJ">{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/16/two-pakistani-soldiers-killed-by-indian-shelling-in-kashmir|title=Pakistan says two soldiers killed by Indian shelling in Kashmir|work =Aljazeera}}</ref>
On 21 November, one Indian soldier was killed in [[Rajouri district|Rajouri]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://scroll.in/latest/979636/j-k-two-army-personnel-killed-in-shelling-by-pakistan-in-rajouri|title=J&K: Two Army personnel killed in shelling by Pakistan in Rajouri|work=Scroll|date=27 November 2020|access-date=27 November 2020}}</ref> On 26 November, one Indian soldier was reportedly killed in [[Poonch district, India|Poonch]] and an additional two Indian military casualties were reported in Rajouri on 27 November.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2-army-personnel-killed-j-k-s-rajouri-district-in-a-ceasefire-violation-by-pakistan-army-reports-ani/story-JTuWcvgYzAb2uJ7iKrGMkI.html|title=2 soldiers killed J-K's Rajouri district in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan army|work=Hindustan Times|date=27 November 2020|access-date=27 November 2020|first=Prashasti|last=Singh}}</ref> On 15 December, two Pakistani soldiers were killed in the Bagsar region of Azad Kashmir according to Pakistan.<ref name="AJ">{{cite web|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/16/two-pakistani-soldiers-killed-by-indian-shelling-in-kashmir|title=Pakistan says two soldiers killed by Indian shelling in Kashmir|work =Aljazeera}}</ref>

== Peace agreement ==
India<ref>{{Cite web|title=Joint Statement|url=http://pib.gov.in/Pressreleaseshare.aspx?PRID=1700682|access-date=2021-02-25|website=pib.gov.in}}</ref> and Pakistan<ref>{{Cite web|title=Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan|url=https://ispr.gov.pk/press-release-detail.php?id=6068|access-date=2021-02-25|website=ispr.gov.pk}}</ref> released a joint statement, stating that after discussions over established hotlines, the two sides agreed to "strict observance" of all peace and ceasefire agreements with effect from midnight of 25 February 2021. Both sides agreed existing forms of hotline contact and border flag meetings would be utilized to resolve any future misunderstanding.


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

Revision as of 11:50, 25 February 2021

2020-2021 India–Pakistan border skirmishes
Part of the Indo-Pakistani conflicts and the Kashmir conflict

Map of the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir
Date13 November 2020 – 25 February 2021
Location
Line of Control, Kashmir
Status Ceasefire[1][2]
Belligerents
 India  Pakistan
Units involved
Casualties and losses

5 Indian Army soldiers killed including 2 BSF ; 4 civilians killed, 10 civilians injured (per India)[3]

Pakistani claims:

Several casualties[4]

7 soldiers killed; 5 civilians killed (per Pakistan)[4][5][6][7]

Indian claims:

11 Pakistani soldiers killed, 15 injured.[8][9][10][11]

The 2020–2021 India–Pakistan border skirmishes were a series of armed clashes between India and Pakistan along the de facto border in the disputed region of Kashmir, which is subject to extensive territorial claims by both countries. The standoff began when a major exchange of gunfire and shelling erupted between Indian and Pakistani troops in November 2020 along the Line of Control.[12] The clashes have left at least 22 dead, including 11 civilians.[13][14]

Casualties

According to unnamed Indian Army sources, 11 Pakistani soldiers were killed in clashes while 15 soldiers were injured.[15][16] Four civilians and five Indian soldiers were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir per the Indian Defence Ministry.[12]

Pakistani military sources said that five civilians and one soldier were killed in Pakistani-administered Kashmir amidst the clashes.[17][18]

On 21 November, one Indian soldier was killed in Rajouri.[19] On 26 November, one Indian soldier was reportedly killed in Poonch and an additional two Indian military casualties were reported in Rajouri on 27 November.[20] On 15 December, two Pakistani soldiers were killed in the Bagsar region of Azad Kashmir according to Pakistan.[21]

Peace agreement

India[22] and Pakistan[23] released a joint statement, stating that after discussions over established hotlines, the two sides agreed to "strict observance" of all peace and ceasefire agreements with effect from midnight of 25 February 2021. Both sides agreed existing forms of hotline contact and border flag meetings would be utilized to resolve any future misunderstanding.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Joint Statement". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". ispr.gov.pk. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  3. ^ "Multiple ceasefire violations by Pak along LoC: 5 soldiers among 11 killed". LiveMint. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b SIDDIQUI, NAVEED; NAQASH, TARIQ (14 November 2020). "6 including soldier martyred in AJK, 10 killed on Indian side in major escalation along LoC". The Dawn. Retrieved 16 November 2020.
  5. ^ https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/12/24/pakistans-army-says-soldier-killed-in-disputed-kashmir-region
  6. ^ "India martyrs Pakistan Army soldier in latest unprovoked ceasefire violation: ISPR". The News International. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Two Pakistan Army soldiers martyred in Indian ceasefire violation". The Express Tribune. 10 December 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  8. ^ "At least 7 Pak soldiers killed as India retaliates to ceasefire violations". Mumbai Mirror. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  9. ^ https://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/pakistani-soldiers-killed-indian-army-retaliatory-firing-loc-664628
  10. ^ Tribune News Service. "4 jawans killed; Army hits Pakistan launch pads". Tribune India.
  11. ^ "J&K: 2 Pakistani soldiers killed as Indian Army retaliates to ceasefire violation in Naushera sector". timesnownews.com.
  12. ^ a b "Indian and Pakistani troops exchange fire, at least 15 dead". Reuters. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  13. ^ "India, Pakistan report deadly violence along Kashmir border". Al Jazeera English. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  14. ^ Service, Tribune News. "Pakistan Rangers violate ceasefire in Kathua". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 8 December 2020.
  15. ^ Mumbai Mirror. "11 Pakistani soldiers killed in retaliatory firing by Indian Army over ceasefire violations". Pune Mirror.
  16. ^ Rao, Madhu (13 November 2020). "11 Pakistani soldiers killed by Indian Army in retaliatory firing along LoC". India TV News.
  17. ^ "6 including soldier martyred in AJK, 10 killed on Indian side in major escalation along LoC". Dawn. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
  18. ^ "Indian troops martyr 4 civilians, soldier along LoC to 'ward off humiliation'". The Express Tribune. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  19. ^ "J&K: Two Army personnel killed in shelling by Pakistan in Rajouri". Scroll. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  20. ^ Singh, Prashasti (27 November 2020). "2 soldiers killed J-K's Rajouri district in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan army". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  21. ^ "Pakistan says two soldiers killed by Indian shelling in Kashmir". Aljazeera.
  22. ^ "Joint Statement". pib.gov.in. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
  23. ^ "Inter Services Public Relations Pakistan". ispr.gov.pk. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
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