Delhi Blast: White-Collar Terror Plot Exposed — How Should India Respond?
India confronts tech-savvy terrorism, Kashmir tragedy, and regional tensions. Experts urge balanced security and political outreach for lasting stability.
India is confronting a disturbing new form of white-collar, tech-savvy terrorism, revealed through an exclusive discussion led by Ms. Barkha Dutt, Editor-in-Chief. The panel included Tavleen Singh (author & columnist), Lt. Gen. Ata Hasnain (Former GOC 15 Corps), and Yashovardhan Jha Azad (Former Special Director, Intelligence Bureau).
Introduction & Key Discussion
The conversation opened with the Red Fort suicide bombing, now officially confirmed by the NIA, involving Dr. Omar Muhammad, a highly educated individual who led a terror module planning large-scale attacks across Indian cities. This new wave of terrorism—hidden behind degrees and professional respectability—has raised urgent questions about India’s security preparedness.
Parallelly, the tragedy in Kashmir, where seized ammonium nitrate accidentally exploded at Nagam Police Station, killing policemen and civilians, shook the nation. The panel stressed that the Jammu & Kashmir Police, despite being one of India’s most experienced counterterrorism forces, may have suffered from procedural gaps and handling errors.
The debate expanded to Kashmir’s political climate, the need for outreach, radicalization concerns among youth, and volatility in neighboring Pakistan and Bangladesh. Experts highlighted that strong counterterror strategies must combine security operations with political sensitivity and public engagement.
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