A latest census conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police shows 325 militants are currently present across Kashmir. And of them, 119 are active  the lowest figure ever since militancy erupted in the state in 1990.

The data, compiled by the J&K Police and Criminal Investigation Department (CID), shows majority of the militants are operating in north Kashmir.

Of the total 325, there are 168 local militants and 134 foreign nationals while the identity of the rest is yet to be ascertained. A chunk of the foreign militants are associated with the Lashkar.

Sources say the number of active militants, categorized as 'A', 'B' and 'C', respectively  as per "strategic and tactical importance"  is 119.

Despite setbacks, Hizbul Mujahideen is the largest militant outfit operating in Kashmir with 143 active cadres, including 15 foreign militants.

The Hizb is followed by the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Toiba with 92 militants in the Valley. The Hizb and Lashkar together share 72 per cent of the militant base in the Valley. No Harkat-ul-Ansar militant is present in Kashmir.

According to the report, there are 200 militants  both active and passive  in the three districts of Kupwara, Baramulla and Bandipore. Kupwara has the highest number of militants at 87, including 56 foreign nationals.

Kupwara is seen a launch pad for militants because of its proximity to the Line of Control.

Kupwara is followed by Baramulla where the number of militants, both "active" as well as "passive", is 73.

In Baramulla district, majority of the militants are stationed in Sopore  a militant stronghold. There are 40 militants present in Bandipore.

Central Kashmir  comprising Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal districts  has the lowest presence of militants in any police range.

Though the police have declared Srinagar city as free of militants, 14 militants are present in the periphery.

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