Jammu and Kashmir Witnesses Drastic Drop in Violence and Increased Stability

Jammu and Kashmir has seen a significant improvement in its security situation, with a 100% reduction in stone pelting incidents and a 69% drop in terror incidents since the BJP government came to power. The Union Home Ministry attributes these changes to a 'zero tolerance' policy against terrorism and various socio-economic measures.

Jammu and Kashmir has seen a complete halt in stone pelting incidents and strikes, as per data released by the Union Home Ministry on Monday.

In 2023, no incidents of stone pelting or strikes occurred, marking a 100% decline from 2010, when 2,654 stone pelting incidents and 132 strikes were reported. Additionally, there has been a 69% reduction in terror incidents since the BJP took office in 2014.

This Monday commemorates the fifth anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir. On August 5, 2019, the central government also enacted the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, dividing the former state into two Union territories: Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.