Srinagar, Oct. 22 -- Syed Aaliya

October 22, 1947 remains one of the most historically significant events in the history of Jammu and Kashmir. It recalls the invasion by armed tribal raiders from the direction of Pakistan, the suffering inflicted on civilians, and the crisis that threatened Kashmir, especially Baramulla. Perhaps this was the turning point that changed the course of Kashmir's history and its relationship with India.

In October 1947, Jammu and Kashmir was passing through a period of political uncertainty following the Partition of British India. Maharaja Hari Singh had not yet acceded to either India or Pakistan when armed tribal raiders entered through the Muzaffarabad sector on 22 October and advanced towards Srinagar. ...