65 pc of terrorists eliminated in 2025 were of Pakistani origin: Army chief – Read
Addressing the annual press conference of the Indian Army here, Gen Dwivedi said, “In 2025, 31 terrorists were eliminated, of which 65 per cent were of Pakistani origin, including the three perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack neutralised in Operation Mahadev. Active local terrorists are now in single digits.
” He further mentioned that the terrorist recruitment is now “almost non-existent, with only two in 2025”. The Army chief said that the situation along the northern and northwestern border remains “stable” and “under firm control”, but stressed the need for “constant vigil.
He also said that J&K has witnessed a significant positive change in 2025, adding that the “theme of terrorism to tourism is gradually taking shape” in the union territory. Gen Dwivedi mentioned that the situation along the Northern Front “remains stable, but needs constant vigil”, adding that apex-level interactions, renewed contact, and confidence-building measures are contributing to the “gradual normalisation” of the situation that has also enabled grazing, hydrotherapy camps, and other activities along the Northern Borders.
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