Army Presence
Because of its close proximity to the Pakistan border, Kathua has a significant Indian Army presence in the surrounding areas. The Army was sheltered at Kathua during militancy in the state when the ultras used to cross the border and attacked innocent people. There have been many attacks in the region. During the summers of 2001, four terrorists attacked a matadoor at Hiranagar killing 5 people. In 2003, three terrorists attacked a C.R.P.F camp in front of District Hospital killing 2 people. With the change in time conditions have improved and army is being recalled from the city.
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