Srinagar/Dec, 8: Government forces have killed more than 230 militants in Jammu and Kashmir this year so far and an unprecedented decline in injuries in stone pelting incidents has been also witnessed in last one year, a media report quoted officials as saying so.
As many as 51 militants were killed in the 80-day period from June 25 to September 14, while 85 militants were killed between September 15 and December 5, an official said.
A total of 232 militants have been killed so far this year, while 240 militants, including foreigners, are active in the Kashmir Valley, the official said.
Eight people, including forces’ personnel, were killed and 216 others, including security personnel, received injuries between June 25 and September 14 this year.
In the subsequent 80 days — from September 15 to December 5 — two people were killed and 170 others received injuries during stone pelting incidents, the official said.
