Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 5: At least 250 militants are active in Jammu and Kashmir and there is a lot of pressure from the other side of the border to infiltrate more terrorists, Director General of Police Ashok Prasad said today.
However, only 100 militancy related incidents were witnessed this year in the State so far, as compared to 190 last year, the DGP said.
“230-250 militants are active in Jammu and Kashmir — and total number of militancy related incidents this year is 100,” Prasad said here after the re-opening of Police Headquarters in the winter capital.
2011 has witnessed 190 terrorist related incidents as compared to 368 incidents in 2010 in the State, he said.
“This is reflected in the simple fact– if 100 militants are active this year, roughly 150 militants have done nothing in one year– rest 100 militants have done one incident each in the year,” he said.
The DGP reviewed the security measures and visited the police headquarters after resuming the work in Jammu following the capital shift.
“In terms of active militants and effectiveness, you can make your own assessment but we believe we have managed to contain situation on this side of the border,” the DGP said.
As far as security situation is concerned, the DGP said “detailed reviews have been done both in Srinagar and Jammu.”
In Jammu region, there are 25 to 30 militants active, the officer said.
On infiltration, Mr Prasad said, “There is a lot of pressure from the other side of the border to cross and come here, but the effectiveness of security agencies has made the task difficult for them.
Trending Now
E-Paper
Follow our WhatsApp channel