No troop reduction in J-K: Army

July 09, 2012 22:15

Army today said though the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved considerably, there will be no troop reduction as it may lead to problems for security forces engaged in counter terrorist operations in the state.

"No, there is no such proposal ... We have to carry on the pressure on terrorists. If you let anything loose, then we may have problems," a senior Army official said when asked if there was any proposal for 'thinning' troop presence in J-K.

He said the situation has "improved considerably in the state but it has not reached a situation where such a move can be made by the Government". Anti-peace elements were still active in the Valley and constant vigil has to be maintained there to continue the present atmosphere, the official said.

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