Question : Terror Related Violence in J&K

(a) whether there has been an increase in the terror related violence in Jammu and Kashmir during 2017-18;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether it is a fact that in Jammu and Kashmir alone the fatal civilian casualties rose over 167 percent in comparison to last year;

(d) whether it is also a fact that during the last five years, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has grown on average by 42 per cent;

(e) if so, the number of casualties reported individually for civilians and security personnel and terrorists both from local and foreign based thereof, since 2013; and

(f) the steps taken by the Government to enhance security situation in Jammu and Kashmir?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)


(a) to (e): The State of Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist violence that is sponsored and supported from across the border. The level of terrorist violence in the hinterland of J&K is linked to infiltration from



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across the border and action against terrorists. The number of incidents includes the violence committed by terrorists during anti militancy operations. The details during the last five years are as under: -

Sl. No. Incidents 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2017 (upto02.12.2017) 2018 (upto02.12.2018)
1. No of incidents of terrorist violence
170 222 208 322 342 329 587
2. No. of terrorists (both local & foreign)neutralized
67 110 108 150 213 200 238
3. No. of civilians killed 15 28 17 15 40 36 37
4. No. of security personnel martyred
53 47 39 82 80 74 86

(f): The Government regularly reviews the security situation in the State of Jammu and Kashmir. In order to prevent activities of militants, numerous steps have been taken including strengthening of operational grid with enhanced human intelligence and use of technical intelligence grid. The Government has also continuously encouraged policies to mainstream the youth, including providing employment opportunities to wean them away from militancy.

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