In recent news it was reported that the security forces are worried about the large quantity of weapons in J&K. For more details and information about the same you must read the article. Stay tuned for all the insights and new updates.
The official report allegedly found 275 weapons in 2018, 185 in 2019, 453 in 2020, 364 in 2021, 485 in 2022 and 67 this year. According to the data, 11,568 rounds of ammunition were found in 2018, 10,497 in 2019, 20,016 in 2020, 10,201 in 2021, 15,808 last year, and 2,868 this year. Recently, there has been a major drop in the number of incidents of violence in Jammu and Kashmir, but the large number of recovered weapons and improvised explosive devices in the last four years has rapidly raised the concerns of security forces. According to the Home Ministry’s annual report 2022-23, the current militancy in Jammu and Kashmir is intertwined with the infiltration of terrorists from across the world into the international border as well as the Line of Control in the Union Territory of J&K. Scroll down to the next section for more
However, a senior official of the security establishment said that Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist and secessionist violence sponsored and supported from across the border for about three decades. Although they have made a significant recovery of weapons, the growing number worries the state police and other security agencies as there is a possibility that the weapons could be successfully delivered for attacks. Furthermore, the sources accessed annual data compiled by security forces from 2018 to May 31, 2023. However, the data shows that 131 detonators were found in 2018, 31 in 2019, 97 in 2020, 89 in 2021, 154 in recent years, and nine this year.
According to the official, it was reported that they found 275 weapons in 2018, 185 in 2019, 453 in 2020, 364 in 2021, 485 in 2022 and 67 this year. In terms of ammunition, 11,568 were found in 2018, 10,497 in 2019, 20,016 in 2020, 10,201 in 2021, 15,808 last year and 2,868 this year. Reportedly, from June 2004 to May 2014 in Jammu and Kashmir, data showed that 7,217 incidents of violence were reported. From June 2014 to August this year, there was a 70 percent drop with 2,197 reported incidents. Moreover, it is claimed that the total number of deaths that occurred between June 2004 and May 2014 was 2829. According to recent reports, the security situation in J&K is being looked after and monitored by the Army, Central Armed Police Forces and other agencies. Additionally, the MHA manages the security situation in tandem with J&K and the Ministry of Defence. Thank you for being a patient reader.
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Source: HIS Education