Battle of Shalateng

The Battle of Shalateng was a military engagement on 7 November 1947, during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1947–1948. It was a decisive battle that resulted in the halting of the Pakistani offensive and the beginning of the Indian counter offensive.

For the previous battle leading to this battle, see Battle of Badgam.
Battle of Shalateng
Part of the Indo-Pakistani war of 1947–1948
Date7 September 1947
Location
Shalateng, Jammu and Kashmir
34.11176817436406°N 74.7472736372436°E / 34.11176817436406; 74.7472736372436
Result Indian Victory
Belligerents
 India  Pakistan
Commanders and leaders

Brigadier Lionel Protip Sen

Lt Colonel Ranjit Singh Dyal		 Khurshid Anwar
Units involved
  • Pakistani Pashtun tribal militias
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