Friday, January 31, 2025
spot_img

117 terrorists recruited by terror groups in J&K in 2021

Date:

Share post:

spot_img
spot_img

New Delhi, Nov 17 : A total of 117 terrorists have been recruited by terror outfits in Jammu and Kashmir till now in 2021, sources in the Central Reserve Police Force said on Wednesday.

These terrorists were hired by the terror organisations active in J&K, they added.

The officials in the force said that a total of 48 battalions of the CRPF have been deployed in Jammu and Kashmir so far. Out of that, 22 battalions have been deployed exclusively for Srinagar while 22 for the rest of Kashmir.

They also said that the process of deployment of additional five companies in Jammu and Kashmir is under process and that it will be completed soon within a few days.

In the Left Wing Extremism area, the officials said that three Maoists in Bijapur in Chhattisgarh were apprehended while one Maoist surrendered.

The officials also said that the absconding CRPF Constable Avinash Kumar, who was caught by the Jharkhand Police for allegedly supplying weapons to the Maoists, has been suspended and a departmental enquiry has been initiated against him. He was absconding for the last four months after he went on leave and did not report to duty. Kumar was one among three people arrested by Jharkhand’s Anti-Terrorist Squad for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to CPI (Maoist) cadre and other suspected criminals in the state on November 16.

The officials also said that 150 personnel of Rapid Action Force (RAF) have been deployed at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala for crowd management. The Kerala government had requested the CRPF for the deployment.

The force also said that around 50 women CRPF personnel have been deployed at the Union Territory of Lakshadweep for handling of the law and order situation. This will be an additional deployment of security personnel as one company is already deployed in the UT.(IANS)

spot_img
spot_img

Related articles

Stage set for FM Sitharaman to present Budget 2025-26 tomorrow

New Delhi, Jan 31: The unveiling of the Economic Survey on Friday sets the stage for Finance Minister...

Setback to AAP as 8 MLAs resign just five days ahead of Delhi polls

New Delhi, Jan 31: In a major setback to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) just five days before...

Centre expands Aadhaar authentication to boost good governance, ease of living

New Delhi, Jan 31: In a bid to help improve transparency and inclusivity in the decision-making process, the...

4th T20I: England ask India to bat first as Rinku, Shivam, Arshdeep return

Pune, Jan 31: England won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the fourth T2OI...