Forest Department Employee Among 2 Arrested In J&K For Sheltering Terrorists
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims·
Why in news
Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested a Forest Department employee and another individual for allegedly providing logistical support and safe havens to terrorists in Kishtwar.
Background
Two individuals, Tariq Ahmed Ginoo and Mohammad Iqbal, were arrested in Kishtwar district for facilitating terror movements. The investigation involves charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and the Arms Act.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyUAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, used to combat terrorism and insurgency.
- Act / BillBNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the new criminal code replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
- PlaceKishtwar: A district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- FactThe arrests target 'overground workers' (OGWs) who provide logistical support to militant groups.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in neutralizing overground support networks in conflict zones and the role of internal security agencies in dismantling such modules.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional vulnerability: Risk of radicalization or coercion of government employees in high-conflict zones.
- Intelligence gap: Difficulty in identifying clandestine hideouts and logistical nodes in rugged terrains.
- Legal framework: Balancing stringent anti-terror laws like UAPA with procedural safeguards for accused individuals.
Keywords: Overground workers · Logistical support · Internal security · Counter-terrorism · Radicalization
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