Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has said that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a few targeted attacks on people belonging to religious minority communities by militants sponsored from across the border, and four militants involved in the incidents have been killed, PTI reported.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, he also said that there has been an overall decline in militant incidents from 417 in 2018 to 203 in 2021 (till 30th November, 2021) and the law and order situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved.
“However, there have been a few targeted attacks on people belonging to religious minority communities by militants sponsored from across the border,” he said.
“Seven persons have been arrested in connection with attacks on religious minorities while four militants involved in these incidents have been killed. Seven accused including one absconder have been charge sheeted,” he said.
The minister said a robust security and intelligence grid is in place to prevent any militant attack. In addition, day and night area domination, patrolling and proactive operations against militants are being carried out.
Besides, he said, round-the-clock checking at ‘nakas’ and road opening parties are being adequately augmented at strategic points to thwart any militant attack.
Rai also said the State Investigation Agency (SIA) has been constituted by the Jammu and Kashmir government for speedy and effective investigation and prosecution of militancy related cases.
He also said that the SIA shall be the nodal agency for coordinating with the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and other central agencies.
