(a) the number and the details of army personnel who have lost their lives on duty since 2014, and the compensation paid to their families; and
(b) the number of soldiers lost in conflicts with neighbouring countries, including China and Pakistan, country wise, since 2014?
MINISTER OF STATE (SHRI SHRIPAD NAIK)
IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
(a) (i) Details of Battle Casualties (Fatal) of Army Personnel since 2014 are as under:
S. No. Year No. of Casualties
(aa) 2014 78
(ab) 2015 109
(ac) 2016 133
(ad) 2017 137
(ae) 2018 117
(af) 2019 107
(ag) 2020 (till 14.09.2020) 57
Total 738
Note: The ibid figures are exclusive of casualties under process for classification.
(ii) The details of compensation paid to Next of Kin (NoK) are as per Annexure attached.
(b) Details of Battle Casualties (Fatal) of Army Personnel which occurred during conflicts with neighbouring countries, including China and Pakistan since 2014 are as under:
Fatal Battle Casualties during Border Skirmish with China
S. No. Year No. of Casualties
(aa) 2014 -
(ab) 2015 -
(ac) 2016 -
(ad) 2017 -
(ae) 2018 -
(af) 2019 -
(ag) 2020 (till 14.09.2020) 20
Total 20
Fatal Battle Casualties during Cease Fire Violations by Pakistan
S. No. Year No. of Casualties
(aa) 2014 -
(ab) 2015 04
(ac) 2016 07
(ad) 2017 23
(ae) 2018 19
(af) 2019 13
(ag) 2020 (till 14.09.2020) 09
Total 75
Note:
(i) The ibid figures are exclusive of casualties under process for classification
(ii) No Fatal Battle Casualties occurred with neighbouring countries except ibid figures
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