‘J&K situation extremely fragile,300 militants still active’

HELD   SRINAGAR: Describing the situation in held Jammu & Kashmir as “extremely fragile”, state DGP K Rajendra has said around 300 militants are active in the state.

Alleging that continuing infiltration along the Line of Control (LoC) was a cause of worry, which can change the whole game, Director General of Police (DGP), told a meeting of top civil and police officials of the state, chaired by chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, here on Saturday: “While the intensity and spread of situation has come down, the situation is extremely fragile. At present, 250-300 militants are active. Given the present situation, we need to have a roadmap for the next two-three months.”

Referring to the situation in Kashmir where the unrest triggered by the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani in July completed four months, Rajendra said at least 70 buildings have been set ablaze by miscreants during the ongoing unrest in the valley.

“53 of these 70 buildings have been damaged totally,” the police chief said. He said the restoration of normalcy will remain the top priority for the forces in coming days. “While a semblance of normalcy has been restored, there is no scope for complacency. Police will continue its drive against miscreants,” he said.

At the meeting, deputy commissioners and SSPs of Kashmir division made detailed presentations on the ongoing development works, some of which have been affected due to the situation. They also provided figures on the number of cases filed over the last four months and the arrests made in those cases.