The Kashmir conflict is a longstanding dispute between India and Pakistan over the region of Jammu and Kashmir, which has been going on for more than seven decades. The issue is rooted in partition of British India into two separate countries – India and Pakistan – in 1947.
At the time of partition, Jammu and Kashmir was independent princely state ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh. However, he initially did not accede to either India or Pakistan due to its unique geographical location; it shares borders with both nations. In October 1947, Pakistani tribesmen invaded Jammu and Kashmir, prompting Maharaja Hari Singh to seek military assistance from Indian troops who agreed under certain conditions including signing Instrument Of Accession (IOA) that made J&K de facto part Indian Union.
Since then, both countries have claimed sovereignty over the entire territory of Jammu & Kashmir leading towards increased tensions along Line Of Control(LOC) running through region making it one most heavily militarised zones world..
Additionally there are human rights concerns regarding violence against civilians on both sides as well as lack transparency accountability around civilian deaths during clashes between militants/armed forces involved; this further complicates matter considerably while causing much distress among people living especially those displaced due ongoing violence.
Despite several attempts at resolving this issue bilaterally between two neighbours no concrete solution arrived till now.. thus making it one difficult geopolitical issues affecting wider South Asian Subcontinent overall.
In conclusion we can say that resolving the long-standing Kashmir Conflict remains challenging given nature complexity involved while keeping welfare citizens forefront decision-making processes always key aspect any successful negotiation/mediation process going forward.
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