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Will Pakistan have any chance of survival if there is a war situation? Know more about India's border and Military capabilities

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India is a country that prioritizes peaceful resolution. However, it also maintains a strong defence capability. Relevant information about India's borders and military capabilities in the context of the India-Pakistan conflict.

India-Pakistan Border

Spreads approximately 3,323 km. It is divided into different sectors.

International Border

Regions- Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat

Officially recognized border.

Relatively peaceful.

Patrolled by India's Border Security Force (BSF)

Line of Control

Region- Jammu and Kashmir

Highly militarized.

Regional ceasefire violations.

Controlled by Indian Army

Actual Ground Position Line (AGPL)

Location- Siachen Glacier

World's highest battlefield

Severe weather

Under the control of the Indian Army

Sir Creek

Area- Gujarat-Sindh border

Disputed marshland in Rann of Kutch.

Navy and Coast Guard are monitoring

India's Military strength

In the event of a military conflict with Pakistan, India can deploy various branches of its armed forces:

Indian Army

Strike Corps (First Corps, Second Corps etc.): Used for deep missions along the border

Infantry and Mountain Divisions: Will be responsible for defence and security of the Line of Control and the International Border

Special Forces like Parachute Regiment and Rashtriya Rifles: For counter-insurgency and tactical missions

Indian Air Force

Capable of carrying out air and ground attack and reconnaissance missions

Major aircraft: Rafale, Sukhoi SU-30 MKI, Mirage 2000, Tejas

Indian Navy

Can be used to blockade Pakistani ports (e.g. Karachi)

Western Naval Command plays a key role

Submarines, aircraft carriers, and warships for sea control

Strategic Forces

Ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and nuclear weapons

Controlled by Strategic Forces Command

To be used only in case of extreme threat to national security (India follows a nuclear policy of "no first use")

Cyber ​​and space capabilities

India has excellent capabilities for cyber warfare and satellite surveillance

TAGS: INDIA, PAKISTAN, MILITARY, WAR
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