jan 1, 1999 - Kargil conflict

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The conflict is believed to have been orchestrated by the then Pakistan army chief General Pervez Musharraf without the knowledge of the then Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
It began with the infiltration of both Pakistani troops and terrorists into Indian territory.
The infiltrators positioned themselves in key locations that gave them a strategic advantage during the start of the conflict.

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