Lok Sabha Question No. 2417 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2019-12-03
Subject: Detention in J&K
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: Dayanidhi Maran

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2417

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 03 RD  DECEMBER, 2019/AGRAHAYANA 12, 1941 (SAKA)

## DETENTION IN J&K

2417. SHRI DAYANIDHI MARAN:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  number  of  persons  in  Jammu  and  Kashmir  (J&K)  detained  by  the State and grounds for detention, itemized and with dates of detention, place of arrest and current status and lodging;
- (b)  the  total  cost  incurred  by  the  Government  towards  implementation  of  the abrogation  of  Article  370  and  the  re-organization  of  J&K  in  terms  of  personnel deployed, cost of supplies, travel expenditure, detention of persons, communication and medical facilities;
- (c) the details thereof itemized;
- (d)  whether  there  has  been  loss  of  business  and  economic  impact  since  the abrogation of Article 370; and
- (e) if so, the details thereof and the corrective measures taken by the Government in  this  regard,  and  the  comparison  of  fiscal  data  corresponding  to  this  period across the last 15 years?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI G. KISHAN REDDY)

(a) To  prevent  commission  of  offences  involving  breach  of  peace,  activities prejudicial  to  the  security  of  the  State  and  maintenance  of  public  order,  5161 persons including stone pelters, OGWs,  separatists, etc. were taken into preventive  custody  in  Kashmir  Valley  since  4 th   August,  2019.  Out  of  these, presently  609  persons  are  under  preventive  detentions.  These  detentions  have been made under statutory provisions by the concerned Magistrates.

## LS.US.Q.NO.2417 FOR 03.12.2019

(b)  &  (c)  No  separate  assessment  has  been  made  of  cost  incurred  towards personnel  deployed,  cost  of  supplies,  travel  expenditure,  detention  of  persons, communication and medical facilities, etc.

(d) & (e) Full potential and economy in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions could not be realized for the last 70 years as the people of Jammu and Kashmir have suffered from terrorist violence and separatism supported from across the border for  the  past  many  decades.    On  account  of  article  35A  and  certain  other constitutional  ambiguities,  the  people  of  this  region  were  denied  full  rights enshrined in the Constitution of India and other benefits of various Central Laws that were being enjoyed by other citizens of the country.

After  the  Declaration  issued  by  the  President  under  article  370,  based  on recommendation of the Parliament, and reorganisation of the erstwhile State of Jammu  and  Kashmir  into  Union  Territory  of  Jammu  and  Kashmir  and  Union Territory  of  Ladakh,  all  such  aspects  have  been  addressed.    The  people  and business community of these regions can now realize full potential in all sectors of economy and businesses like in other parts of the country.

Due  to  these  recent  decisions,  certain  precautionary  measures  taken initially have been substantially relaxed.  There is no specific report received from the Government of Jammu and Kashmir or Administration of Ladakh regarding any new financial implications for businesses and economy in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh regions on account of such preventive steps taken as short term measure.

## LS.US.Q.NO.2417 FOR 03.12.2019

Under the  Prime  Minister's  package  announced  on  7th  November  2015  for Rs.80,068 Crores, 63 major development projects in Road, Power, Health, Tourism, Agriculture, Horticulture, Skill Development sectors etc. are already under various stages of implementation.

In addition to the above steps, many flagship schemes of the Government of India  including  the  individual  beneficiary  centric  schemes  are  being  proactively implemented by the Government.

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