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Siege of Skardu

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Siege of Skardu
Part of Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
Location
Skardu
Result Victory of Pakistan Irregulars over Weak battalions of Jammu Kashmir State force
Territorial
changes
Skardu become part of Pakistan
Belligerents
  • Pakistan Dominion of Pakistan
  • Chitral
  • Commanders and leaders
    Major Sher Jung Thapa colonel Mata Ul-Mulk
    Units involved

    Jammu Kashmir State

    Force Battalions

    Chitral Scouts

    Gilgit Scouts

    Siege of Skardu is part of the first Indo-Pakistan War of 1947. It was the one of longest battles in the 1st Kashmir war. Gilgit Scouts with the support of Chital Body Guards surrounded the fort and defeated the ill equipped State force commanded by Lt. Colonel Sherjung Thapa. With this victory the scouts moved on to Kargil unchecked.

    Background

    Skardu was part of the Gilgit District.

    References

    The Armageddon Factor: Nuclear Weapons in the India-Pakistan Context By Sanjay Badri-Maharaj