Data: 59 foreign, 17 local terrorists active in J&K

At least 59 foreign terrorists from three different terror outfits and 17 local terrorists are active in Jammu and Kashmir, according to records maintained by security forces deployed in Union territory., officials familiar with the matter said citing records maintained by security forces deployed in the Union territory. Data: 59 foreign, 17 local terrorists active in J&K The number of active terrorists may have reduced significantly in J&K but the trend of foreign terrorists outnumbering local ones is something to watch out for, officials familiar with the matter said. The numbers have reduced because of the significant operations conducted by joint teams of security forces there,” a CRPF official said, adding that security forces have recovered 265 rounds of ammunition in Jammu region’s Reasi district in the last fortnight. Reasi has been on high alert since a major attack on civilians on June 9 last year, when terrorists opened fire at a bus carrying pilgrims near Teryath village in the Poni area, killing nine people and injuring 41 others.