25 Years After Kargil: Former Pakistani Expert Debunks Myths About 1999 Conflict
Twenty-five years after the Kargil conflict, a former Pakistani military expert has challenged common myths surrounding the 1999 India-Pakistan clash. In a new analysis published on South Asian Voices (SAV), the expert argues that the conflict was not a full-scale war and that nuclear weapons were not as central to the crisis as often portrayed1.
The expert highlights that the Kargil operation was a localized, tactical maneuver aimed at capturing a few strategic posts along the Line of Control. Contrary to popular belief, the conflict did not escalate into a full-scale war, and the role of nuclear weapons was exaggerated1.
This new perspective sheds light on the misconceptions that have persisted for decades and offers a fresh understanding of the events that transpired during the Kargil conflict.