How 'City Of Lakes' Bhopal Became Repeated Target for Terror Recruiters
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) arrested a man in Bhopal for being groomed as a 'lone wolf' attacker, highlighting the shift toward online radicalization and the use of encrypted apps by overseas networks.
Background
The ATS investigation linked suspects across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar to a single grooming network. Currently, 71 suspected terrorists are incarcerated in Bhopal Central Jail, marking a recurring trend of terror-related activity in the city.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyATS: Anti-Terrorism Squad is a state-level specialized police unit in India.
- FactBhopal Central Jail currently houses 71 suspected terrorists as of the current investigation.
- S&TEncrypted messaging apps are identified as primary tools for clandestine communication and radicalization.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges posed by 'lone wolf' radicalization and the role of encrypted communication in undermining India's internal security framework.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological hurdle: Difficulty in monitoring end-to-end encrypted platforms without compromising individual privacy rights.
- Psychological vulnerability: Exploitation of socio-economic grievances by overseas networks to recruit isolated individuals.
- Jurisdictional complexity: Coordinating inter-state intelligence sharing between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Bihar.
Keywords: Lone wolf · Online radicalization · Encrypted communication · Internal security · Counter-terrorism
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