counter-terrorism India
25 Years of Counter-Insurgency: Jharkhand's Successful Campaign Against Maoist Extremism Reveals Significant Decline in Affected Areas
Nov 14, 2025 02:29 am CST
Over a 25-year period, Jharkhand has dramatically reduced Maoist influence from 22 districts to just 4, with security forces arresting 10,769 insurgents, neutralizing 235, and accepting 324 surrenders. This comprehensive counter-insurgency effort has included substantial weapons recovery and coincided with an expanded focus on cybercrime prevention, demonstrating the evolution of security challenges in the region.
From Digital Radicalization to Terror Plot: How Two Young Men Became ISIS Operatives in Delhi
Oct 25, 2025 12:46 am CST
Two educated young men from ordinary backgrounds were arrested in a pre-emptive operation for allegedly planning ISIS-directed attacks in Delhi during Diwali celebrations. The suspects, aged 19 and 20, underwent gradual online radicalization through propaganda videos and social media, eventually pledging allegiance to the Islamic State and receiving instructions from a handler based near the Syria-Turkey border. Their alleged targets included a prominent Delhi mall and public park before security forces intervened.
Amit Shah Leads High-Level Security Review: Reinforcing India's Commitment to a Terror-Free Jammu and Kashmir
Oct 10, 2025 02:09 am CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a crucial security meeting on Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirming the Modi government's dedication to eliminating terrorism from the region. Security officials reported significant progress in dismantling terror networks, while Shah ensured continued resources and operational freedom for forces, particularly emphasizing vigilance against winter infiltration attempts.