Question : FIDAYEEN ATACK ON SECURITY INSTALLATIONS

(a) whether Fidayeen attacks on security installations and convoys are on the increase now a days;

(b) if so, the details of such attacks during 2004 with the casualties;

(c) whether the Government is aware that hardcore militants from Pakistan and Bangladesh have sneaked into India recently to carry out subversive activities;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) whether such hardcore militants have plans to undertake `Fidayeen Attacks` at public places and also on VIPs; and

(f) if so, the steps taken by the Government to counter such activities of militants?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)

(a)to(f): A statement is laid on the table of the House.

STATEMENT REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (A) TO (E) OF LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO.13 FOR 1.3.2005 BY SHRI MOHAN RAWALE REGARDING FIDAYEEN ATTACK ON SECURITY INSTALLATIONS.

(a)&(b): No Sir. Fidayeen attacks on security installations and convoys by the militants have been observed mainly in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The details given below indicate that such incidents are on the decline in the State.

S.No.	Details	2004	2003
I	No. of Attacks	13 15	II	Total killed	56 84	III	SF killed	29 53	IV	Civilians killed	4 7	V	Terrorists killed	23 24