In Jammu and Kashmir, as many as 2027 ceasefire violations by Pakistan have taken place along the Line of Control this year till June 10. The highest number of 411 violations took place in the month of March, recording an increase of almost 69 per cent as compared to the same period in 2019. <br />''<br />''As per the data, January recorded 367 ceasefire violations, February (366), April (387) and May (382), while the first 10 days of June saw 114 incidents of firing and shelling from Pakistan.<br />'' <br />''The security forces have gunned down around 100 terrorists, including over a dozen top commanders of various outfits, in different gun battles in the Union Territory this year. As per the assessment of security agencies, 150 to 250 terrorists were present in training camps across the Line of Control in Kashmir, while 125 to 150 terrorists were present across the International Border and LoC in Jammu region, waiting for a chance to infiltrate into India.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The increased ceasefire violations are seen as an attempt by Pakistan to provide fire cover to terrorists sneaking from across the border. Indian Army had last week said that it is fully prepared to foil any infiltration attempt from across the border and reiterated that most of these attempts were foiled.</span><br />