Swarajya Logo
Swarajya Logo
Politics States Economy Society Business Culture Infra Defence World Books Ideas Science Technology Heritage Archives Legal Movies Sports
  • Our Views
    Politics States Economy Society Business Culture Infra Defence World Books Ideas Science Technology Heritage Archives Legal Movies Sports
  • Magazine
  • Store

About Swarajya

Swarajya is a publication by Kovai Media Private Limited.

Swarajya - a big tent for liberal right of centre discourse that reaches out, engages and caters to the new India.

editor@swarajyamag.com

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Subscriptions Support
  • Editorial Philosophy
  • Press Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy

Useful Links

  • About Us
  • Subscriptions Support
  • Editorial Philosophy
  • Press Kit
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Code of Conduct
  • Plagiarism Policy
  • Refund & Cancellation Policy

Participate

  • Contact Us
  • Write for us
  • Style Guide
  • Jobs

Stay Connected

  • Artboard 2 Copy 6Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 10Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 7Created with Sketch.
    Artboard 2 Copy 9Created with Sketch.
  • Andriod Logo
  • IOS Logo

Insta

90 Per Cent Dip In Stone-Pelting Incidents In Kashmir In 2017: J&K DGP

Swarajya StaffMonday, November 13, 2017 1:48 pm IST
Kashmiri youth throw stones at the Indian military  in Srinagar. (Paula Bronstein/GettyImages)
Kashmiri youth throw stones at the Indian military  in Srinagar. (Paula Bronstein/GettyImages)
Kashmiri youth throw stones at the Indian military in Srinagar. (Paula Bronstein/GettyImages)

Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S P Vaid has said that there has been a 90 per cent dip in incidents of stone-pelting in Kashmir Valley this year as compared to the last year and credited the people of Kashmir for the improvement in the situation.

National Investigation Agency (NIA) raids, he said, were not alone responsible for the change in situation in the Kashmir Valley and maintained there were multiple factors at play, including demonetisation and action against top militant commanders.

The Director-General of Police said it was normal to witness 40-50 incidents of stone-pelting in a day last year.

“(There is) a more than 90 per cent fall in stone pelting in Kashmir Valley (this year) as compared to the last year.It is a huge decrease”, Vaid told PTI here.

“It is a huge change. The law and order situation in Kashmir is for everybody to see, particularly those living in Kashmir or those dealing with it. Even on Friday, where it used to be normal to have 40-50 incidents of stone pelting in a day (last year), not even a single incident is taking place (this year)”, the DGP said.

Vaid said NIA raids were not alone responsible for a drop in stone-pelting incidents.

“There are many factors responsible for improvement in the law and order situation and decrease in stone pelting. The impression that NIA raids have only improved the situation...I would not agree to it”, DGP said.

The police chief said there has been an improvement of the situation in Kashmir due to demonetisation, arrest of terror supporters and increase in political activity.

Apart from these, detention under the Public Safety Act also helped, he said. Asked whether the change in situation has been brought about due to the “iron fist in velvet glove” policy, he said “Yes”. The police chief said there has been a tremendous success as far as “operation allout” is concern.

“Most of the top leadership of HM and LeT has been neutralised except a few odd. It is a huge success. I think roughly 170 militants have been eliminated this year. (PTI)

Tags
Stone Pelting
Jammu And Kashmir Police
National Investigative Agency

Comments ↓

An Appeal...


 

Dear Reader,

 

As you are no doubt aware, Swarajya is a media product that is directly dependent on support from its readers in the form of subscriptions. We do not have the muscle and backing of a large media conglomerate nor are we playing for the large advertisement sweep-stake.

 

Our business model is you and your subscription.  And in challenging times like these, we need your support now more than ever.

 

We deliver over 10 - 15 high quality articles with expert insights and views. From 7AM in the morning to 10PM late night we operate to ensure you, the reader, get to see what is just right.

 

Becoming a Patron or a subscriber for as little as Rs 1200/year is the best way you can support our efforts.

Get Swarajya in your inbox.


Magazine


Swarajya Magazine Cover Image
Merchandise

Merchandise


    Politics

    Not Like The Old Times: BJP's Feeble Victory In Rajasthan (Part II)

    Not Like The Old Times: BJP's Feeble Victory In Rajasthan (Part II)

    Venu Gopal Narayanan
    3h

    'Cash For Query' Row: Mahua Moitra Expelled From Lok Sabha As Lower House Accepts Ethics Panel's Recommendation

    Swarajya Staff
    10h

    Shinde Government's Push For Maratha Quota Triggers Resignations In Maharashtra State Backward Class Commission

    Swarajya Staff
    11h

    Economy

    Enough Of Big Bang Reforms? No Major Announcements In Next Budget, "Wait Till July 2024", Says Nirmala Sitharaman

    Enough Of Big Bang Reforms? No Major Announcements In Next Budget, "Wait Till July 2024", Says Nirmala Sitharaman

    Nishtha Anushree
    1d

    ₹58,378 Crores! Govt Set To Open Taps On Additional Welfare Spending With 2024 In Mind

    Swarajya News Staff
    2d

    India Anticipated To Be Fastest Growing In Next Three Years, Set to Become Third Largest Economy By 2030: S&P

    Nishtha Anushree
    3d

    Defence

    On This Day, In 1971, Indian Military Keeps Up Pressure: With Intense Armour Clashes In Western Pakistan, While Second Naval Raid On Karachi Looms

    On This Day, In 1971, Indian Military Keeps Up Pressure: With Intense Armour Clashes In Western Pakistan, While Second Naval Raid On Karachi Looms

    Ujjwal Shrotryia
    7h

    Indian Army Sets Sight On Future: Developing AI And Cybersecurity Tech; Can Now Interpret Enemy's Electronic Order Of Battle

    Swarajya Staff
    13h

    Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster-III Transport Aircraft Successfully Drops DRDO-Developed Heavy Airdrop Platform

    Swarajya Staff
    15h

    World

    After Becoming Longest-Serving President, Putin Announces Running For Election In Russia Again

    After Becoming Longest-Serving President, Putin Announces Running For Election In Russia Again

    Nishtha Anushree
    6h

    Maldives Skips Key Indian Ocean Security Meet With India And Other Neighbours, Opts For Chinese Forum Amidst Growing Tilt

    Swarajya Staff
    11h

    Azerbaijan President Accuses India And France Of Fuelling Armenia's Fire Of 'Revenge' For Loss In Nagorno-Karabakh War

    Swarajya Staff
    12h

    Culture

    From Jodhpur To Ayodhya On Bulls, Preserved Through Herbs: The Story Of Ghee To Be Used For Ram Lalla's First Aarti

    From Jodhpur To Ayodhya On Bulls, Preserved Through Herbs: The Story Of Ghee To Be Used For Ram Lalla's First Aarti

    Nishtha Anushree
    7h

    ‘Garba Of Gujarat’ Declared As Intangible Heritage By UNESCO

    Arun Kumar Das
    2d

    Gujarat's Garba Is Now In List Of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

    Swarajya News Staff
    2d
    States

    infrastructure


    Amit Mishra
    1

    Gurugram: Haryana Government To Incorporate 'New Company' For Millennium City Metro Corridor

    2 Mins Read
    Amit Mishra
    2

    Ayodhya Airport To Be Ready By December End, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia

    2 Mins Read
    Amit Mishra
    3

    Kochi Metro Phase II: 11.2 Km Network To Be Ready By November 2026, AIIB Loan Approval Awaited

    2 Mins Read
    Arun Kumar Das
    4

    Make-In-India Initiatives Are Driving Growth In Manufacturing Sector, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw

    3 Mins Read