Shakargarh Bulge Latest News
The Shakargarh Bulge was one of the places where a major build-up of tanks and armoured vehicles by the Pakistan army was spotted recently.
About Shakargarh Bulge
- The Shakargarh Bulge is an important area in Pakistani territory that sticks out into India,bordered by the Ravi and Chenab rivers.
- Its geography consists of flat terrain and proximity to key road and rail networks, making it a strategic corridor for both sides.
- The area’s flat terrain and its proximity to Indian cities such as Amritsar, Pathankot, Batala, and Gurdaspur, as well as road links to Jammu, makes it a high-priority area for the Indian Army.
- This area was the site of the notable Battle of Basantar during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War.
- It was a 12-day engagement that shaped the outcome of the western front in the 1971 war.
Shakargarh Bulge FAQs
Q1: The Shakargarh Bulge is located in which country?
Ans: Pakistan
Q2: The Shakargarh Bulge is strategically significant due to its proximity to which Indian cities?
Ans: Amritsar, Pathankot, Batala, and Gurdaspur
Q3: Which two rivers border the Shakargarh Bulge?
Ans: Ravi and Chenab
Source: TOI
Last updated on November, 2025
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