1050 Terror Attacks, 687 Terrorists Killed

A total of 1,050 terror-related incidents were reported in the country between 2017 and 2023, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Lok Sabha. According to the data, 243 civilians lost their lives in these incidents, while another 599 people were injured. The government stated that security forces have been continuously working to curb terrorist activities and ensure national security.

During the same period, 288 security personnel were martyred in terrorist attacks, and 802 others were injured. In counter-terror operations carried out by security forces, 687 terrorists were killed and 616 others were arrested, the minister said. He emphasized that the central government is taking strong measures to eliminate terrorism and maintain peace and stability in the country.