Delhi Car Blast Sparks Widespread Crackdown in Kashmir as Authorities Hunt Down Suspected Terror Network.
In the wake of a devastating car explosion that left 13 people dead in Delhi's capital, Indian authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on suspected terror operatives in the disputed region of Kashmir. The blast, which occurred outside one of India's most significant monuments during rush hour, was initially reported as an anti-national incident perpetrated by "anti-national forces".
Government officials have described it as a "conspiracy" and vowed to hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi even used the term 'act of terror'. However, it remains unclear whether there is sufficient evidence linking this event directly to Pakistan-backed militant groups.
The recent arrest of seven suspected terrorists in Srinagar has only added fuel to the fire, as authorities continue their investigation into an alleged interstate and transnational terror module. Investigators have been probing the network since last month after discovering posters promoting the Pakistani-based armed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad in the city.
While Indian officials claim that the arrests bring them closer to dismantling the alleged terror plot, many question the government's motives for taking such a heavy-handed approach towards suspected militants, particularly those with respectable professional credentials.
In one chilling example of 'bulldozer justice', the authorities demolished the home of one of the arrested doctors in an apparent show of force, sparking widespread outrage among family members and neighbors.
The Indian response to this latest terror attack has been remarkably restrained compared to previous incidents, leaving some wondering if there is genuine uncertainty about who may be behind it. Nevertheless, police across Kashmir remain on high alert, determined to prevent further incidents and disrupt the alleged terror activities of suspected operatives in the region.
In the wake of a devastating car explosion that left 13 people dead in Delhi's capital, Indian authorities have launched a nationwide crackdown on suspected terror operatives in the disputed region of Kashmir. The blast, which occurred outside one of India's most significant monuments during rush hour, was initially reported as an anti-national incident perpetrated by "anti-national forces".
Government officials have described it as a "conspiracy" and vowed to hunt down each and every culprit behind this incident. Prime Minister Narendra Modi even used the term 'act of terror'. However, it remains unclear whether there is sufficient evidence linking this event directly to Pakistan-backed militant groups.
The recent arrest of seven suspected terrorists in Srinagar has only added fuel to the fire, as authorities continue their investigation into an alleged interstate and transnational terror module. Investigators have been probing the network since last month after discovering posters promoting the Pakistani-based armed terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad in the city.
While Indian officials claim that the arrests bring them closer to dismantling the alleged terror plot, many question the government's motives for taking such a heavy-handed approach towards suspected militants, particularly those with respectable professional credentials.
In one chilling example of 'bulldozer justice', the authorities demolished the home of one of the arrested doctors in an apparent show of force, sparking widespread outrage among family members and neighbors.
The Indian response to this latest terror attack has been remarkably restrained compared to previous incidents, leaving some wondering if there is genuine uncertainty about who may be behind it. Nevertheless, police across Kashmir remain on high alert, determined to prevent further incidents and disrupt the alleged terror activities of suspected operatives in the region.