Only three people were killed in Jammu and Kashmir in January 2025, the second-lowest number in the previous 20 years.
This number, which represents a notable decrease in violence over prior years, includes the deaths of one military and two militants in different instances. For comparison, there were 203 fatalities in January 2001 and two security personnel and one insurgent were killed in January 2024.
An infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district on January 30 resulted in the deaths of two militants.
Since the mid-2000s, violence has decreased in part due to improved operations and a more robust security grid.
Preventing militant activity has been made possible in large part by improved intelligence gathering.
Another important component that has been identified is the increased community support for security measures.
The number of fatalities in Jammu and Kashmir has fluctuated in recent years, often ranging from three to 26 in January. Since the early 2000s, when the number of fatalities frequently topped hundreds, the situation has much improved. Although January 2025 is a quiet month, the police pointed out that stability is nevertheless threatened by isolated attacks and occasional infiltration efforts.
Although officials are always wary of possible threats that could upset this relative calm, the data shows a trend towards increased security in Jammu and Kashmir.