Srinagar: Hundred militants including 71 locals and 29 foreigners were killed this year so far this year in Kashmir, police said Monday.
It said that in the same period just half of it—50 militants—which includes just one foreign militant were killed last year.
He added that this year so far 63 militants affiliated with LeT and 24 with JeM were killed.
"100 Militants (71 local & 29 foreign) killed in different encounters in 5 months & 12 days this year in 2022. 50 militants (49 local & 01 foreign) were killed last year in 2021 in the same duration. Maximum losses to LeT (63) and JeM (24) militant outfits." Kashmir Police quoted IGP Kashmir saying.
Kashmir recorded 91 encounters (military operations) from the past five months and 13 days.
Among 91 encounters reported this year, 57 raged in South Kashmir, 21 in Central Kashmir and 13 in North Kashmir.
Data states that 19 encounters were reported in Pulwama, 16 in Shopian, 11 each in Kulgam and Anantnag in South Kashmir.
Four in Budgam, two in Ganderbal and 15 in Srinagar and three in Bandipora, seven in Kupwara and three in Baramulla in North Kashmir.
(KNO)
