Historical Events tagged with "jammu"
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UN Cease-fire in Kashmir Enforced
The United Nations Security Council initiated a cease-fire in Kashmir, effective from one minute before midnight on January 1, 1949. This cessation of hostilities marked the end of armed conflict between India and Pakistan over the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which had been a flashpoint since the partition of British India in 1947. The region had been embroiled in violence and territorial disputes following the partition, which resulted in mass migrations and communal strife. The cease-fire was a crucial step towards stabilizing the region and setting the stage for future negotiations.
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