<P> Coordinates: 34 ° 56 ′ N 76 ° 46 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 34.933 ° N 76.767 ° E ﻿ / 34.933; 76.767 </P> <P> The term Line of Control (LoC) refers to the military control line between the Indian and Pakistani controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir--a line which does not constitute a legally recognized international boundary, but is the de facto border . Originally known as the Cease - fire Line, it was redesignated as the "Line of Control" following the Simla Agreement, which was signed on 3 July 1972 . The part of the former princely state that is under Indian control is known as the state of Jammu and Kashmir . The Pakistani - controlled part is divided into Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit--Baltistan . The northernmost point of the Line of Control is known as NJ9842 . </P> <P> Another ceasefire line separates the Indian - controlled state of Jammu and Kashmir from the Chinese - controlled area known as Aksai Chin . Lying further to the east, it is known as the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and has been referred to as one of the most dangerous places in the world . </P>

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