Kashmir Conflict Claims 45,000 Lives Over Three Decades: DGP R R Swain

Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain said that 45,000 people have lost ir lives in 30-year conflict in Jammu and Kashmir.

"23,000 terrorists have been killed to date. ditionally, 6,000 police and security forces personnel have died in line of duty, and 12,000 civilians, including those labelled as informers, were killed by terrorists," said DGP Swain.

In response to a query about wher terrorists are using tritional or new routes to infiltrate into J&K, DGP stated that local terrorist recruitment is at an all-time low.

"Our youth are not joining terrorism. Local recruitment is lower than it was in 2013. However, terror camps and factories across border are still active," he said.

Swain emphasized that new criminal laws provide a balanced framework to enforce rule of law, ensuring both public and national security.

He described laws as a significant step toward enhancing law enforcement and maintaining integrity.

"se laws enable us to enforce rule of law more effectively while preserving public security, national security, and national integrity," he said.

" last 30 years of conflict have claimed 45,000 lives," Swain said noting that toll includes police personnel, civilians, and terrorists.

He furr informed about murders within enemy ranks and targeting of journalists.

dressing concerns about local  terrorist  recruitment, he said  "It is at an all-time low, with fewer local youths joining terrorist ranks compared to 2013,".

However, he acknowledged continued activity of terror camps and factories across border.

However, J&K police chief emphasized that people are police force's greatest strength.

" foreign terrorists infiltrating this region aim to communalize situation in Jammu. y tried same  in Dhangri (Jammu region) but people  recognized it as a terror act, not a Hindu versus Muslim issue," he said.

"We are equipped with public trust, latest weapons, and full support of Government of India in combating terrorism," he ded.

Meanwhile, amid terror-related incidents in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, police are recruiting Special Police Officers (SPOs) from 22 villages severely affected by terrorism in area.

initiative follows recent announcement by DGP R R Swain that village defense groups and SPOs will be reinforced in Jammu and Kashmir.