Jammu- At least 168 militants are operating in Jammu and Kashmir while 75 have been killed in encounters with government forces this year, officials said.
Among those killed include 21 foreigners, they pointed out.
In the past 11 months, 11 militants were encountered and 12 infiltration bids were foiled in the vicinity of the Line of Control (LoC) alone, they said.
“The intensity of (anti-militancy) operations will continue to be high till all of the residual 168 plus militants surrender or are eliminated,” a senior army officer told PTI.
He said the overall situation is progressively improving due to the proactive army-guided deployment, leading to a positive environment to accelerate the government’s development initiatives.
“Dividends of peace have started reaching the people and they are further getting motivated to preserve and sustain peace”, the officer added.
In 2021, government forces killed 180 militants, out of which 18 were foreign elements. This was possible due to synchronised intelligence network and support from civil population, he said.
Last year, 495 over ground workers (OGWs) were apprehended, while 87 OGWs were nabbed in the first four months this year.
“Ceasefire violation, infiltration bids or any other misadventure attempted by the adversary will be met firmly and strongly,” the officer said.
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