Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) historically belonged to the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Soon after the partition of India in 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession, thereby acceding to the Indian Union. Hence, POK is legitimately an inherent part of India. This territory has been under Pakistan’s unlawful control ever since the Pakistan Army orchestrated the tribal invasion of the territory in October 1947.
Opinion 15/08/2016. 673. All Members, Respected family members of this great holy Nation. Sub : Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir: The Future Trajectory By Dr. Priyanka Singh Issue Book Excerpt: Asia 2030 - The Unfolding Future | Date : 30 Sep , 2015 Ref : Media report - IDR DATED 15/08/2016. 1. Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) historically belonged to the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. Soon after the partition of India in 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh of Jammu ...