Claiming that the internal security situation remained under control during 2021, the Union Home Ministry in its annual report (2021-22) said that infiltration of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir has reduced substantially from 136 in 2017 to just 34 (till November 30) in 2021.
Likewise, there was a marked decline in the number of infiltration bids during the last five years.
Citing the infiltration data, the Ministry said that the terrorists made 419 infiltration bids in 2017 followed by 328 such attempts in 2018, 216 in 2019, 99 in 2020 and only 73 in 2021 till November 30.
The net estimated infiltration was 136 in 2017, 143 in 2018, 138 in 2019, 51 in 2020 and 34 in 2021 till November 30, according to the annual report.
The Centre in tandem with the Jammu and Kashmir administration adopted a multi-pronged approach to contain cross-border infiltration, the report said. This included strengthening of the border infrastructure, multi-tiered deployment along the International Border, Line of Control (LoC) and near the ever-changing infiltration routes, construction and maintenance of border fencing, it said. The efforts of the security forces were further complimented by provision of improved technology, weapons and equipment, improved intelligence and operational coordination, installation of floodlight on the International Border and synergising intelligence flow to check infiltration and pro-active action against terrorists within the Union territory, it noted.
Meanwhile, giving details on overall internal security scenario, the report said, with regard to terrorism in the hinterland of the country, Left Wing Extremism (LWE) or Naxal terrorism in certain areas and insurgency in the North Eastern States, a marked improvement has been witnessed.
Explaining the action taken to control internal security in the country, the report said the Central government focused on capacity building of States police forces through “regular training in the area of intelligence collection, response to terror incidents and investigation” as they are first responders to any terrorist incident.
The annual report also said that the Central Government has declared 42 outfits as terrorist organisations and 31 individuals as terrorists so far.
The Ministry also actively participated in the Joint Working Group Meetings on Counter Terrorism with foreign countries and the law enforcement agencies to keep a close watch on the activities of fundamentalist organisations and groups, having bearing on the security, peace and public tranquility in the country and take action as per extant provisions of law, wherever necessary, the report added.