Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Hunderman: A Village Scarred by War and Caught in Between
Hunderman, a village near Kargil, changed hands between India and Pakistan.
During the 1971 war, it became part of India.
In 1999, the Kargil War forced everyone to leave due to the fighting nearby.
Today, it's like a ghost town, but locals are trying to save its history by turning old homes into a museum.
You can now visit the homes and see things that people left behind like old photos and letters.
Hunderman, a village near Kargil, was part of Pakistan before becoming Indian territory in 1971.
The village was evacuated during the 1999 Kargil War due to its proximity to the Line of Control.
Abandoned homes in Hunderman contain remnants of life, including utensils and identity cards.
Local groups have launched initiatives to preserve Hunderman's history, creating a 'museum of memory.'
The museum displays wartime relics, family photos, and everyday items, focusing on human stories.
- Who
- Villagers of Hunderman, Indian and Pakistani forces.
- What
- The story of Hunderman, a village impacted by the Kargil War.
- When
- Between 1947 and 1971, then again in 1999 during the Kargil War.
- Where
- Hunderman, a village near Kargil, close to the Line of Control.
- Why
- To understand the human impact of the Kargil War and preserve the village's history.
- Location
- Near Kargil
- Former Status
- Part of Pakistan (1947-1971)
- Current Status
- Ghost Village
- Key Event
- Kargil War 1999
- Preservation Initiative
- Unlock Hunderman
