Jammu Region Allegedly Faces Artificial Demographic Engineering, Former DGPI Warns

Vaid, who served as the state’s top intelligence officer, said he has observed an ‘artificial’ attempt to change the demographic pattern of the Jammu area over the past three to four decades. He noted that illegal settlements include refugees from neighboring countries, and that these moves aim to change the region’s traditional makeup. While he could not cite a formal study, he stressed that the pattern mirrors changes observed in other border states and requires a thorough, commission‑led investigation.