The report also documents a sharp decline in local terrorist recruitment, which dropped from 146 in 2021 to just one in 2025.
Counter‑terror operations, a tightened security grid along the LoC, and a development push are credited with the improvement, the ministry said, noting that DGMO‑level talks between India and Pakistan on May 10 and 12 eased tensions.
Six infiltration attempts were reported this year, all foiled, with 12 Pakistani terrorists eliminated, a drop from 18 in 2023.
Despite the decline, the ministry flagged a tactical shift toward infiltration along the International Border for smuggling narcotics and weapons.
Ceasefire violations spiked to 163 in 2025, up from 124 the previous year, but still far below 2019 levels of 3,223.
Tourism rebounded, with 2.3 crore visitors and 4.13 lakh Amarnath pilgrims, signalling public confidence and a return to normalcy.