Kashmir

29 civilians, 26 security forces personnel killed in Kashmir in 2022

SRINAGAR — A total number of 29 civilians and 26 security forces personnel were killed in different militant attacks and encounters in Kashmir valley in the year 2022.

Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar on Saturday said, a total number of 29 civilians which include 21 locals (6 Hindus including 3 KPs and 15 Muslims) and 8 from other states. All militants involved in these terror crimes have been neutralised except Basit Dar and Adil Wani who will be neutralised soon, he said.

He said during the same year a total number of 26 security forces personnel including 14 JKP personnel attained martyrdom during terror attacks/encounters. Majority of militants involved in these terror crimes have been neutralised, he said. — (KIMS)