Jammu and Kashmir: 2016 one of the bloodiest years in history

Srinagar: 2016 turned out to be one of the bloodiest years for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s history though they managed to eliminate some top militant commanders including Hizbul Mujahideen’s Burhan Wani.

Wani was the poster boy of militancy in the Valley and attracted many youth to Hizbul Mujahideen and his killing was seen as a big achievement for the forces. But his killing sparked violent protests in the Valley which continued for over four months.

Till December 18, 2016 was one of the bloodiest years for the security forces as they suffered more casualties than in the last eight years since 2008.