An explosion inside a moving autorickshaw in Mangaluru a few days ago has turned out to be a wakeup call. Coastal Karnataka has long been a communal cauldron, with religious extremists, organisations and political parties engaging in hate speech and inciting violence against each other. This has provided ideal breeding grounds for radicalised youth. Mangaluru blast issue is dastardly act of terror and violence.
It is a matter of deep concern and regret that in the recent past, such matter have become of routine in the country. Their aim is to spread panic among the people, divide the society. Terrorism in any form, should not be allowed to raise its head and without any partiality, it should be dealt with iron hand.
Coastal area in Karnataka is becoming heaven for terrorists. But still, the presence of sleeper cells and their links with the jihad group has internal security implications. It is necessary for the authorities to remain vigilant as well as keep an eye on all those suspected to have links or sympathy with the global radical groups. Massive research is needed to understand the footprint and organisational capacity of ISIS, its movement.
