Gilgit Scouts

The force of Gilgit Scouts was continued by Pakistan till 1975 when it was integrated into the Northern Light Infantry of the Pakistan Army.

Gilgit Scouts
Not to be confused with Gilgit Baltistan Scouts.

The force of Gilgit Scouts was continued by Pakistan till 1975 when it was integrated into the Northern Light Infantry of the Pakistan Army.

History

In November 1947, under the command of Major William Brown, the Gilgit Scouts staged a rebellion. They overthrew the Governor of Gilgit under the Jammu and Kashmir state. The Muslim element of the State Forces based at Bunji joined the rebels. The Azad Kashmir provisional government took control of the force by sending Colonel Aslam Khan as its commander. The combined force conquered all of Baltistan. That gave rise to the present day Gilgit-Baltistan.[1]

Antecedents

The Gilgit Agency was established in 1889. At that time, it was controlled using the Imperial Service Troops provided by the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, placed under the command of the British Political Agent. In 1981, a few contingents of British Indian Troops and 14 British Officers were added.

References

  1. ↑ Brown, William (2014). Gilgit Rebelion: The Major Who Mutinied Over Partition of India. Pen and Sword. ISBN 9781473841123.




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