Burhan Wani, a commander of Hizbul Mujahideen was killed in an encounter with the Indian security forces on 8 July 2016. Afterwards situation in Kashmir Valley has worsened.The incidents of ceasefire violation by Pakistan across LOC and militants activities has increased. The situation in Kashmir is tense and insurgency continue in valley.
Historical Background
The state of Jammu and Kashmir is created under the treaty of Amritsar,when Maharaja Gulab Singh buys the Kashmir Valley from East India Company and adds it to Jammu And Ladakh already under his rule.
