New Delhi, Sep 14: The security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir stabilised to a large extent following India-Pakistan military talks in May 2025, the Defence Ministry said in its annual report, while cautioning that the security environment remains unpredictable and requires continued vigilance.
The Ministry said the overall security situation in J&K remained firmly under control due to sustained efforts by the Army. However, it stressed the need for continued preparedness along the LoC and across the Union Territory.
The report said tourism in J&K witnessed a significant rise, with 23 million tourists visiting the Union Territory and 4.13 lakh pilgrims undertaking the Shri Amarnath Yatra in 2025.
Despite the Pahalgam terror attack, tourists continued to repose faith in the security forces and return to J&K, it said.
The Ministry also highlighted a decline in local recruitment into terrorism, saying only one local youth joined terrorist ranks during the year. It said the development “discredits Pakistan’s narrative of home-grown terrorism”, while noting that local youth had largely moved away from violence and were benefiting from government schemes and policies.
The report said the security environment had stabilised considerably following talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGsMO) of India and Pakistan on May 10 and 12, 2025, after developments during Operation Sindoor.
On the northern frontier, the Defence Ministry said Chinese troop deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) witnessed a significant reduction during 2025 after India deployed 10 brigade-sized Combined Arms formations along the LAC and traditional training areas.
A brigade-sized formation typically comprises around 3,000 personnel along with supporting units.
“The deployment of IA (Indian Army) in all sectors along the LAC is robust, well poised and prepared to deal with any emerging contingency,” the report said.
It said the 10 formations were self-sustaining combined-arms units comprising infantry, armour, artillery and air defence elements, enabling them to operate independently and respond effectively to battlefield contingencies.
The Ministry attributed greater stability along the India-China frontier to sustained political, diplomatic and military engagement between the two countries.
It cited the 33rd and 34th Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meetings held in March and July 2025, as well as the resumption of Special Representatives’ talks on the boundary question.
The report also pointed to high-level political engagement, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin in August 2025.
At the military level, it said the constructive engagement was reflected in the 23rd Corps Commander Level Meet held in eastern Ladakh on October 25-26, 2025. Border Personnel Meetings with the People’s Liberation Army also continued in all sectors in a cordial environment, it said.
