88 J&K youths joined militancy in 2016, highest in 6 years
The Jammu and Kashmir government has stated that 88 Kashmiri youths joined militancy in 2016, the highest in 6 years. The data shows a rise in the number from 16 in 2013 to 53 and 66 in 2014 and 2015 respectively. Notably, protests had erupted last year following Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani's killing which resulted in nearly 100 deaths.