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Located at 2,637 meters, Haji Pir Pass connects Poonch in Jammu & Kashmir to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

By Aniket Chakraborty

Apr 26, 2025

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The pass overlooks the PoK valley and has become a main entry point for Pakistani militants into Kashmir.

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The pass would have improved connectivity between Jammu and Kashmir and strengthened military logistics and trade routes.

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In the 1965 war, India successfully captured Haji Pir Pass, a key military achievement during Operation Bakshi.

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Despite its strategic importance, India returned the pass to Pakistan at the Tashkent Agreement, making a historical mistake.

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By returning the pass, India allowed Pakistan continued access to one of its main infiltration routes into Kashmir.

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India failed to convert its military gains into strategic advantages at the negotiating table, a trend repeated in 1971 and 1999.

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Pakistan has used Haji Pir Pass for continuous infiltration and support for militancy in Kashmir, fueling cross-border terrorism.

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India's Defence Minister has called for retaining Haji Pir Pass to have shut down infiltration routes and prevented militant attacks.

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In light of recent terror attacks, India must regain control of Haji Pir Pass to secure Kashmir's future and national security.

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