Government sources report a substantial decrease in active terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. As of the latest data, 76 terrorists are operating in the region, a drop from 91 during the same period in 2024. This represents a continued downward trend from 135 active terrorists in 2022.
Breakdown of Active Terrorists:
- Foreign Terrorists (59):
- Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT): 35
- Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM): 21
- Hizbul Mujahideen (HM): 3
- Local Terrorists (17):
- 14 in the Kashmir Valley
- 3 in the Jammu region
Key Factors and Trends:
- The majority of foreign terrorists belong to the LeT.
- Counter-terrorism operations have intensified, leading to the neutralization of numerous militants.
- There is a noticeable decline in local recruitment, likely due to security force actions and reduced radicalization success.
- While the Kashmir Valley has seen a decrease in militancy-related violence, there is a perceived shift of focus towards the Jammu region.
- Pakistan-based terror groups like JeM and LeT remain significant threats, relying on cross-border support.
- The number of neutralised terrorist are showing a trend of decrease from 2022 to 2023.
- The influence of radicalization through social media is being countered by security measures.
Government Commitment:
The government has reiterated its dedication to eliminating terrorism and establishing peace in Jammu and Kashmir. 1 Intelligence agencies are actively working to dismantle remaining terrorist networks.
