The Kargil Conflict was a military confrontation between India and Pakistan that took place in the summer of 1999. It occurred in the Kargil district of the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir. The conflict began when Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated the Indian side of the Line of Control, leading to intense fighting in the mountainous terrain. The conflict lasted for about three months, resulting in significant casualties on both sides. India launched a military operation to reclaim the territory, ultimately succeeding in pushing back the infiltrators. The conflict ended with a return to the status quo along the Line of Control, but it heightened tensions between the two nations.