Operation Dhanush II
- July 15, 2024
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Operation Dhanush II
Sub : Sci
Sec: Defence
Why in news?
The Army has kicked off an anti-militancy drive in Kupwara named ‘Operation Dhanush’ to counter infiltration bids from across the LoC to Kashmir valley.
The operation was launched in the wake of increased militant attacks on security forces in the Jammu region.
Line of Control (LoC)
LoC refers to the ceasefire line negotiated by UN after first Indo-Pak war (1947-48)
It was designated as LoC after the signing of Shimla agreement in 1972.
Northernmost point of LoC is called NJ9842.
LAC vs LoC
| Line of Control | Line of Actual control | |
| Boundary between | India and Pakistan | India and China |
| Legal status | Formally signed by both countries | Not agreed upon by either country |
| Demarcation | Clearly demarcated | Not clearly demarcated |
| Bordering states/UT | UT of Ladakh UT of Jammu & Kashmir | Western sector: Ladakh Middle sector: Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh Eastern sector: Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh |