✦ History

Part of Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948

Siege of Skardu

February 11 – August 14, 1948 · Siege of Skardu

Result Pakistani victory

Gilgit Scouts and irregulars besieged the Indian garrison of Skardu for six months until it surrendered.

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India
Pakistan
Sher Jung Thapa military commander
Burhan-ud-Din of Chitral military commander Babar Khan military commander

Strength and losses

Strength
285
Captured
250

Units

Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
Ibex Force Chitral Scouts Gilgit Scouts (1947–1948)
Gilgit Scouts