Two days after independence, the Radcliffe boundary awards were made public, dividing Punjab and Bengal between India and Pakistan. Many residents learned which state they would live in only after the border was announced. The rushed line split villages, farms, transport links, and families, intensifying displacement and violence already underway.
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When did the Radcliffe boundary awards become public?
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They were published two days after India and Pakistan became independent, leaving many residents uncertain about their new state.
Many people learned whether their home would be in India or Pakistan only after the Radcliffe line was published.
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The hurried process meant the boundary became public after independence, with severe consequences for residents.