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Jammu and Kashmir state, India: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Jammu and Kashmir state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Jammu and Kashmir state, India, broadly level with 6 in the preceding 90 days (-17%). Estimated deaths in the period: 6.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 29 events and 44 estimated deaths were recorded in Jammu and Kashmir state. That is -62% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 43 and 44. 97% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 4.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of India - Kashmir insurgents (23 events, 33 estimated deaths).
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Events in Jammu and Kashmir state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Jammu and Kashmir state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Kulgam district | 6 | 12 |
| Kishtwar district | 6 | 10 |
| Kupwara district | 3 | 6 |
| Udhampur district | 3 | 4 |
| Baramulla district | 3 | 3 |
| Kathua district | 2 | 2 |
| Bandipore district | 1 | 2 |
| Anantnag district | 1 | 1 |
| Shopian district | 1 | 1 |
| Poonch district | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | Kulgam district Jammu and Kashmir state | Kashmir insurgents vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian, 17 sources | 2 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Anantnag district Jammu and Kashmir state | Government of India vs Kashmir insurgents State-based, 11 sources | 1 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Shopian district Jammu and Kashmir state | Government of India vs Kashmir insurgents State-based, 8 sources | 1 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Baramulla district Jammu and Kashmir state | Government of India vs Kashmir insurgents State-based, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 12 May 2026 | Poonch district Jammu and Kashmir state | Government of India vs Kashmir insurgents State-based, 3 sources | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of India | 28 | 42 |
| Kashmir insurgents | 24 | 35 |
| Government of Pakistan | 4 | 7 |
| Jaish-i-Mohammed | 1 | 2 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of India - Kashmir insurgents | 23 | 33 |
| Government of India - Government of Pakistan | 4 | 7 |
| Kashmir insurgents - Civilians | 1 | 2 |
| Government of India - Jaish-i-Mohammed | 1 | 2 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 28 | 97% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 1 | 3% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Jammu and Kashmir state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 29 organized-violence events in Jammu and Kashmir state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 44 deaths (range 43 to 44).
Is violence in Jammu and Kashmir state increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (5) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (6).
Who are the main armed actors in Jammu and Kashmir state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of India (28 events), Kashmir insurgents (24 events), Government of Pakistan (4 events), Jaish-i-Mohammed (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Jammu and Kashmir state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Jammu and Kashmir state, 97% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.