extremist ideology
Delhi Red Fort Suicide Bomber's Radical Videos Reveal Extensive Recruitment and Radicalization Efforts
Nov 21, 2025 01:03 pm CST
An investigation into the Delhi Red Fort bombing reveals Dr Umar Mohammad created at least 12 extremist videos to recruit followers. The suicide bomber promoted "martyrdom operations" through encrypted apps and online sessions, justifying violence through religious ideology. His radicalization efforts successfully influenced co-conspirators prior to the attack that killed 15 people, highlighting a sophisticated terror network operating in Northern India.
20-Year-Old CA Student Arrested in Bhopal for ISIS Links: From Academic Aspirations to Online Radicalization
Oct 24, 2025 05:02 pm CST
A 20-year-old chartered accountancy student from a middle-class Bhopal family was arrested for connections to ISIS-inspired terror networks. Despite his ordinary background, authorities discovered he was being systematically radicalized through encrypted social media groups, marking the second ISIS-related arrest in Madhya Pradesh within a month. This case highlights the growing concern of online radicalization targeting educated youth in India.
NIA Court Convicts Two Coimbatore Men for ISIS Recruitment and Propaganda Activities in South India
Sep 29, 2025 11:26 pm CST
A specialized National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Kochi has convicted Muhammad Azharudeen (27) and Shiek Hidayathulla (35) from Coimbatore for recruiting members and propagating ISIS ideology. Both were found guilty of conspiracy and violations of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, with sentencing scheduled for September 29. The investigation revealed their radicalization through online extremist content and efforts to recruit vulnerable youth for terrorist activities in Kerala and Tamil Nadu between 2017 and 2019.
Plea Seeks Removal Of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhatt's Graves From Tihar Jail Premises
Sep 22, 2025 10:36 pm CST
A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to remove the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhatt, who were awarded death penalty and executed in Tihar jail.