SRINAGAR – As many as 60 incidents of violence have taken place in occupiedJammu and Kashmir this year in which 15 security personnel were killed, theLok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.

Union minister of state for home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said the 60incidents had taken place till March 4 this year, as against 39 suchincidents during the same period last year.

Replying to a written question, he said 15 security personnel killed tillMarch 4 this year. During the same period last year, 10 security personnel,26 terrorists and four civilians were killed.

“The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by violence. The levelsof violence in the hinterland of J&K are linked to the infiltration fromacross the border,” he said.