Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said there has been 80 per cent reduction in militancy related incidents in the state during the last five-and-a-half years.

"There has been an improvement in peace and security situation in the state during the last more than five and a half years. 80 per cent reduction has been achieved in the militancy related incidents," the Chief Minister said in his Independence Day message.

Omar said all schools and hospitals, which had been occupied by security forces, have been vacated.