The security situation has improved significantly in Jammu and Kashmir with the continuous decline in terrorist attacks in recent years. The number of terrorist attacks has substantially declined to 229 in 2021 as compared to 417 in 2018 in J&K. Similarly, the attacks on civilians have also decreased from 33 in 2018 to 12 in 2021. <br />''<br />''This was informed by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today. On the attacks on Kashmiri Pandits in recent months, Mr. Rai said, the government has taken several measures for the safety of minorities in the valley. These include a robust security and intelligence grid, day and night area domination, patrolling and proactive operations against the terrorists, and round-the-clock checking at nakas.<br />''<br />''<br />