As many as 3,550 security force personnel and 2,309 civilians have been injured in 1029 incidents of severe stone pelting in Jammu & Kashmir till July 25 this year compared to 886 personnel and 240 civilians in 730 incidents in 2015.
While 48 civilians and two security personnel have been killed so far in 2016, last year saw the death of five civilians, the Government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
Replying a written question, Minister of State for Home Hansraj Ahir said that various steps have been taken by the police authorities which include organising police-public meetings to avoid such incidents.
Security forces were also advised to strictly adhere to the SOP and resort to use of non-lethal weapons while handling law and order situations.
Ahir said there were 152 incidents of terrorist violence in the state till July 17 this year in which 30 security force personnel lost their lives.