Rise In Terror Recruits, Missing Locals Big Concern In Kashmir: Sources

In the last one month alone, more than three dozen youngsters have gone missing in Kashmir.

The rise in recruitment of terrorists and missing local youth from Kashmir Valley are posing a major security challenge for intelligence agencies operating in Jammu and Kashmir.

According to reports, the recruitment number stood at around 50 in the first five months of 2022. Meanwhile, in the last one month alone, more than three dozen youngsters have gone missing.

"Local recruitment numbers are rising especially in south Kashmir," a senior officer said.

According to the senior officer, in the last one month, around 36 youngsters have gone missing from their homes.