(a) whether the terrorists have made attempts to sneak into the Jammu & Kashmir from Pakistan-
Occupied Kashmir (POK);
(b) if so, the details thereof during the last six months, till date alongwith the number of
infiltration bids which were foiled by our forces;
(c) if so, the details of casualties of civilians and army jawans;
(d) whether some terrorists have also been arrested; and
(e) if so, the details thereof alongwith their identity?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI SRIPRAKASH JAISWAL)
(a): Despite assurances by Pakistan that their soil will not be used for training of
terrorists, there has been no let up in cross border terrorism. Trained terrorists are still
being pushed in, equipped with modern weaponry.
(b): As per available report, during the last six months in 2007 (May-October), 378
estimated terrorists infiltrated to our side, 38 bids of infiltration were foiled by our
forces.
(c): No civilian was killed, whereas, 23 army personnel laid down their lives on border
during last six months till November 28, 2007.
(d)& (e): Seven terrorists have been arrested. All arrested terrorists are locals.