Over 100 militants, including 23 foreigners, have been killed in Kashmir in the first five months of 2019, but what is keeping the security establishment worried is the large number of new recruits, officials said on Sunday. The officials said 101 militants -- 23 foreigners and 78 local militants -- were killed in 2019 till May 31. Among the terrorists killed, Shopian accounted for a maximum of 25, including 16 local militants. However, all these highly-volatile areas in south Kashmir continue to contribute more youths to various militant groups. The entire phenomenon has the potential to create an emotionally charged environment ideal for recruiting fresh cadres, they added.

Source: The Hindu June 02, 2019 11:03 UTC