After decades-long battles and sacrifices, India got freedom from oppressive British colonial rule in 1947. But instead of celebrations, violence, riots and mass killings took place over the division of the sub-continent into two distinct countries - India and Pakistan.

Independence Day Special: This is how military assets were divided between India and Pakistan

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Independence Day Special: This is how military assets were divided between India and Pakistan