TERRORIST ATTACKS IN J&K

July 21, 2022

The security situation has improved significantly in Jammu and Kashmir with the continuous decline in terrorist attacks in recent years.

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  • The number of terrorist attacks has substantially declined to 229 in 2021 as compared to 417 in 2018 in J&K.
  • Similarly, the attacks on civilians have also decreased from 33 in 2018 to 12 in 2021. This was informed by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
  • On the attacks on Kashmiri Pandits in recent months, Mr. Rai said, the government has taken several measures for the safety of minorities in the valley.
  • These include a robust security and intelligence grid, day and night area domination, patrolling and proactive operations against the terrorists, and round-the-clock checking at nakas.