Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi holds an annual press conference-2025. Addressing the press he advised new aspirants to join Army not for salaries. Dwivedi said, ‘last year, 60% of terrorists eliminated were of Pakistan origin. As of today, whatever is a remnant in the Valley and Jammu area, we feel that around 80% or more are of Pakistan origin…Coming on to J&K, the situation is firmly under control. On Line of Control, ceasefire which is effective from February 2021 after the DGMO understanding is holding on. However, the terror infrastructure remains intact. Infiltration attempts continue including from the IB sector… In recent months, increased terrorist activities were seen in North Kashmir and Doda-Kishtwar belt…Overall violence parameters are under control. We witnessed more than 5 lakh pilgrims during Amarnath Yatra this time and the peaceful conduct of elections are indicator of a positive change…The theme of terrorism to tourism is gradually taking shape…’
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