Indian Border 

Description 

Line of Control (LOC) 

The military-controlled boundary between India and Pakistan, specifically in Jammu and Kashmir. Originally known as the ceasefire line, it was renamed the LOC following the Shimla Agreement in 1972. 

Line of Actual Control (LAC) 

The border between India and China, initially established as a ceasefire line that later evolved into the LAC after a conflict. It serves to separate India and China. 

Durand Line 

A boundary demarcated by Sir Mortimer Durand, separating India and Afghanistan. Established in 1896, it touches the Jammu and Kashmir region. 

Radcliffe Line 

Dividing India and Pakistan, the Radcliffe Line is named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe, the chairman of the boundary commission. It was established in August 1947 and separates India and Pakistan on the western side and India and Bangladesh on the eastern side. 

McMahon Line 

The international border between India and China, determined by Sir Henry McMahon, the foreign secretary of the British government. This was established at the Shimla Convention on July 3, 1914. 

Border/Line 

Force Responsible 

Bangladesh, Pakistan 

Border Security Force (BSF) 

China 

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) 

Nepal, Bhutan 

Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) 

Myanmar 

Assam Rifles (AR) 

LoC (India–Pakistan) 

Indian Army 

LAC (India–China) 

Indian Army 

Coastal Borders 

Indian Navy & Coast Guard + State Marine Police