How India's partition in 1947 led to the strife over Kashmir today
Briefly

India and Pakistan have declared a ceasefire amidst their longstanding conflict, yet underlying tensions and historical wounds from the 1947 partition persist. The partition triggered immense violence, displacing millions and resulting in a staggering death toll. As both nations developed nuclear weapons, fears grew over the potential for catastrophic war. Historical narratives recount the mass hysteria and horrific acts of violence during the partition, highlighting the tragic legacy shaping contemporary relations between these two nuclear powers.
I saw the body of a dead man being thrown off a train.
Read at The Washington Post
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