Overview

• Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reported that 60% of terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024 were Pakistani nationals, with 80% of active terrorists in the region also originating from Pakistan.
• The 2021 ceasefire agreement with Pakistan remains effective, but infiltration attempts and drone activities continue along the Line of Control and International Border.
• Dwivedi noted a positive shift from 'terrorism to tourism' in Jammu and Kashmir, citing peaceful elections, increased pilgrim numbers, and reduced violence levels.
• On the India-China border, the situation in eastern Ladakh remains 'sensitive but stable,' with traditional patrolling and grazing resuming in the Depsang and Demchok regions after resolution of disputes.
• The Indian Army maintains robust troop deployment at the Line of Actual Control, with no reductions planned for the winter, while diplomatic efforts focus on building trust with China.