The number of terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir during a period of 841 days after Article 370 was revoked dipped to 496 from 843 cases reported in a same span of time prior to the abrogation, the government informed Rajya Sabha.

Key Points:

• Minister of State for Home Affairs stated during April 16, 2017 to August 4, 2019, 843 terrorist incidents were reported in Jammu and Kashmir in which 86 civilians and 78 army personnel were killed.
• During the period August 5, 2019 to November 22, 2021 (841 days after the abrogation), 496 terrorists incidents have been reported from Jammu and Kashmir in which 79 civilians and 45 army personnel have been killed.
• During the last 12 months from December 2020 to November 2021 (up to November 26), 14 terrorists have been apprehended and 165 terrorists have been killed.

By: Atul Dhimann