What is a Line of Actual Control?

Introduction The Line of Actual Control (LAC; refer to Line of Control), in the context of the Sino-Indian border dispute, is a notional demarcation line that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory. The concept was introduced by Chinese premier Zhou Enlai in a 1959 letter to Jawaharlal Nehru as the “line up to which each… Read More

What is a Line of Control?

Introduction The Line of Control (LoC) is a military control line between the Indian- and Pakistani-controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir – a line which does not constitute a legally recognised international boundary, but serves as the de facto border. It was established as part of the Simla Agreement at… Read More