Jammu, February 17, 2026 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Tuesday informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that 15,661 cases of human–wildlife conflict (HWC) were reported across the Union Territory between 2023 and 2025, resulting in 32 deaths and 350 injuries.
The information was shared by Javed Rana, Minister for Forests, in a written reply to a question by Mubarak Gul.
🔹 Year-wise impact
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2023–24:
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9,301 cases, 137 injuries, 18 deaths
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2024–25 (so far):
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6,360 cases, 213 injuries, 14 deaths
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🔹 Worst-hit districts
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2023–24: Jammu (1,444), Kupwara (1,173), Kishtwar (998), Baramulla (950), Doda (826), Ramban (756)
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2024–25: Jammu (1,341), Ramban (686), Kishtwar (673), Anantnag (637), Doda (609)
Kupwara recorded four deaths in 2023–24, while Doda and Anantnag reported three deaths each. In 2024–25, Doda and Kupwara saw three deaths each, and Anantnag reported two.
🔹 Other key details
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Age of affected persons:
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Jammu region: 15–60 years
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Kashmir region: 4–70 years
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Highest injuries in 2024–25: Anantnag (34), Pulwama (30)
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Pending compensation cases highest in Kupwara (46), Anantnag (41) and Baramulla (28)
🔹 Mitigation measures
The government said 42 wildlife control rooms have been set up across J&K with 24×7 response, equipped with tranquilising guns, rescue gear and trained teams. Measures like regular patrolling, quick response teams, warning signage, scientific zoning of hotspots, habitat improvement and protection of wildlife corridors are being implemented.
The minister clarified that human–wildlife conflict incidents have not risen significantly in recent years, and mitigation is being integrated into development planning for long-term coexistence.
