In 1947, India became independent from oppressive British rule but freedom came at an expense after the British announced Partition. The Indian subcontinent was divided into two independent dominions: India and Pakistan but it was marred by brutality and violence as massacres began soon as the Partition was announced.

Watch: Brothers 'separated during India-Pak Partition' in 1947, reunited after 74 years at Kartarpur Corridor

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Watch: Brothers 'separated during India-Pak Partition' in 1947, reunited after 74 years at Kartarpur Corridor