The recent detention of ISIS members in Karnataka and Kerala shows that how these terrorists are funding, radicalising and propagating ISIS ideology on social media.
As they were spreading Islamist propaganda through their Instagram channel ‘Chronicle Foundation’, with thousands of followers, it has shown their ability to tap into the pull factors of radicalisation, including the innate desire in human beings to find a sense of purpose.
The central agencies should dig deeper into the terror modules and radical Islamic outfits active in States. Some of the States are turning out to be a haven for terrorist outfit groups.
Terrorist groups have however enhanced their capabilities by gaining access to emerging technologies. Social media networks have contributed to radicalization and recruitment of youth; further new geopolitical alliances are the new threat.
The different agendas and capabilities of terrorist groups present an unprecedented challenge to India’s national security. The radicalisation of the majority community has seeped into society and organs of the State and is being seen as essential to protect the motherland from the traitors.
The security agencies should take preventive measures to thwart the designs of these people.
