New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- The security situation along the western front and in Jammu and Kashmir remains sensitive but firmly under control, with terrorism on a sharp decline and local recruitment nearly negligible, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said on Monday.

Addressing a press conference in the national capital, the Army Chief said that since May 10 the overall security environment has been effectively managed, backed by coordinated action among security agencies and support from civil authorities.

"In 2025, a total of 31 terrorists were eliminated, of which 65 per cent were of Pakistani origin," General Dwivedi said. He added that the three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack were neutralised during Operation Mahadev.

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