(a) whether there is frequent firing by Pakistan on International Border and LOC;
(b) the names of the places and number of skirmishes taken place since June 1, 2002;
(c) the number of casualties of Indian soldiers in the attacks by Pakistan Army and Terrorists since June 1, 2002;
(d) the compensations paid to each of the dependent of deceased soldiers; and
(e) the number of enemy soldiers and terrorists killed by the Indian Forces during the said period?
MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI GEORGE FERNANDES)
(a) & (b); Frequent exchange of firing along the Line of Control and the International Border is a regular phenomenon. This had intensified during June/July after the Kaluchak incident, but has reduced since August 2002. Firing has been more pronounced in the Siachen, Kargil, Dras, Punch, Rajouri and Jammu Sectors of Jammu & Kashmir over the last five months.
(c) As per the latest records of Army Head Quarters, from June 1, 2002 to November 13, 2002, 163 Indian soldiers have been killed in the attacks by Pakistan Army and terrorists.
(d) Compensation is paid to the next of the kin as per a comprehensive welfare package.
(e) From 1st June to 17th November 2002, Indian Army has killed 488 Pakistan soldiers and 72 terrorists.