Kashmir has been a contentious region since the partition of British India in 1947.
The conflict over Kashmir has led to multiple wars between India and Pakistan.
Both countries claim the region in its entirety, but control only parts of it.
The Line of Control divides Kashmir into Indian-administered and Pakistan-administered regions.
The people of Kashmir have long suffered from violence and human rights abuses.
India accuses Pakistan of supporting militants in Kashmir, while Pakistan denies these claims.
The presence of nuclear weapons in both countries adds a dangerous dimension to the conflict.
International efforts to mediate the Kashmir dispute have had limited success.
The unresolved status of Kashmir continues to be a major source of tension between India and Pakistan.