56 Pakistanis among 186 terrorists killed, 159 arrested in J-K in 2022: DGP

Jammu: A total of 186 terrorists, including 56 Pakistani nationals, were killed and 159 arrested in 2022 which proved to be the most successful in recent years, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbagh Singh said on Saturday. He also said the police and other security agencies are moving in the right direction to achieve “zero terror” activities in the Union territory. At the year-end press conference here, the police chief said 146 Pakistan-created terror modules, comprising four to five members each who were tasked to carry out selective and targeted killings and grenade and IED attacks, were also busted in 2022. “As many as 56 foreign terrorists have been killed this year. This is the largest number in last several years,” the DGP told reporters on the sidelines of a function here. He said 86 out of the 102 new militant recruits have been eliminated so far, reducing the number to just 23. “Those who choose the path of terrorism, their life is not too long. Youths should take the path of peace and prosperity and leave the path of terrorism. There is no benefit in going towards this path,” Singh said. Replying to a question on death threats being issued by terror outfits, the DGP said these people are mouthpieces of Pakistan’s ISI and its agencies that are running terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. “The militancy is taking its last breath. Stern action is being taken against those involved in giving such threats. Such blogs and websites are under our watch. FIRs have been registered against them. Action is being taken against their supporters as well,” he said. The DGP said that there is no need to fear. “It is a routine conspiracy of those who feel unhappy with peace and prosperity. We will finish all such remaining outfits involved in giving such threats,” he said. On security measures, Singh said, “We are taking all types of precautions. I hope everything will be alright everywhere. There will be no loophole in our security.” “There are people still in the training camps across the border. There are militants who are being made to infiltrate to this side. Forces on the border are vigilant and alert. If some sneak inside, they are neutralised,” he said. Asked about a link between Khalistani and Kashmiri terrorists, Singh that, “Their mother is one, that is Pakistan.” “Whether it is terrorism in the name of Khalistan or Kashmir, the mother is one. It is she who is running it.