Srinagar: Kashmir division witnessed 93 successful encounters in year 2022 in which 172 militants were killed while 37 percent less militant recruitment was reported besides 360 weapons were recovered.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar in a tweet said that during year 2022, total 93 successful encounters took place in Kashmir in which 172 militants including 42 foreign militants got neutralised. Maximum militants neutralised were from LeT/TRF (108) outfit followed by JeM (35), HM (22), Al-Badr (4) and AGuH(3) outfits, he said.
“During year 2022, total 93 successful encounters took place in Kashmir in which 172 militants including 42 foreign militants got neutralised. Maximum militants neutralised from LeT/TRF (108) outfit followed by JeM (35), HM (22), Al-Badr (4) and AGuH(3) outfits: ADGP Kashmir.” Kashmir Zone police tweeted. He said that year 2022 witnessed 100 fresh militant recruitments which is 37 percent less than last year and among 100 fresh recruited militants 65 were killed, 17 were arrested while 18 are still active.
“This year, 100 fresh recruitments into militant ranks were reported showing a decline of 37% compared to last year. Maximum (74) joined LeT. Out of total recruitment, 65 militants neutralised in encounters, 17 militants arrested and 18 militants are still active.” Kashmir Police Zone tweeted while quoting ADGP Kashmir.
“The Life span of newly recruited militants declined drastically. Out of total 65 newly recruited militants killed this year, 58 (89%) were neutralised within first month of their joining.” Vijay Kumar said.
Kumar said that 360 weapons besides IEDs, sticky bombs and grenades were recovered which averted major tragedies.
“This year huge quantities of weapons (360) were recovered during encounters and modules’ busting which include 121 AK series rifles, 08 M4 Carbine & 231 pistols. Besides, timely seizure of IEDs, Sticky Bombs and Grenades averted major militancy related incidents,” ADGP Kashmir tweeted.
ADGP said that 29 civilians were killed by militants in year 2022 and all militants except two involved in killing of civilians have been neutralized.
“During year, total 29 civilians killed by militants include 21 locals (6 Hindu including 3 KPs & 15 Muslim) and 08 from other states. All militants involved in these militancy related crimes have been neutralised except Basit Dar & Adil Wani who will be neutralised soon: ADGP Kashmir.” Police tweeted.
He said that 26 security personnel including 14 JKP personnel were killed in attacks and militants involved have been neutralized.
The ADGP Kumar said that during the year 2022, total 26 Security Forces personnel including 14 JKP personnel attained martyrdom during militant attacks/encounters. “Majority of militants involved in these militancy related crimes have been neutralised,” he said.
“Two remarkable changes observed in society; House owners started denying shelter to militants and Parents don’t feel proud if their wards join militancy. Rather they appeal them to return back, curse militants openly & work with JKP for the return of their wards.” Kumar said.
He also tweeted that on Law & Order front, police achieved 100% success in peace & stability. “From 2897 cases of L&O incidents in 2016 to 26 minor cases in 2022. No civilian lost life in firing while handling L&O problems in the last more than 3 years,” he said.
