NEW DELHI: The number of civilians injured in 2016 in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of militant leader Burhan Wani was almost eight times higher than in 2010, when there were widespread protests against army killings, the Lok Sabha was told today.
While 8,932 civilians were injured in 2016 against 1,047 in 2010, the number of security personnel injured also went up sharply to 8,378 in 2016 from 5,188 in 2010, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said.
Responding to a written question by two MPs, including Congress’ Jyotiraditya Scindia and YSR Congress’ M Raja Mohan Reddy, the minister gave a table comparing 2010 and 2016. (AGENCIES)
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