Security agencies continue to uncover new layers of the terror network linked to the recent Delhi Red Fort blast. As investigators map the spread of the module across India, Jammu and Kashmir remains the biggest hotspot for foreign terrorists pushing violence in the region.
Pakistani Terrorists Outnumber Local Recruits
According to the sources, 131 terrorists are currently active in Jammu and Kashmir. Of them, 122 are Pakistani nationals, while only nine are local recruits. This major gap shows a clear shift in terror strategies. Earlier, groups depended heavily on local recruitment. Now, they struggle to attract Kashmiri youth and instead rely on Pakistan-backed cadres.
Security forces have eliminated 45 terrorists this year in different operations. Officials say this success is the result of stronger intelligence inputs and faster coordinated action on the ground.
White-Collar Terrorists
Intelligence agencies warn about a new and worrying trend. Terror outfits are now targeting educated individuals and professionals. These recruits work quietly, avoid attention, and operate inside civilian systems. Officials refer to them as “white-collar terrorists.”
They assist in recruitment, logistics, planning, and terror financing. They also support suicide attackers by managing communication or hiding movements. Their involvement came to light during the investigation of the Delhi Red Fort blast. Professionals, including doctors, played key roles in the attack that killed several people and injured many on November 10.
‘White-Collar’ Network Becomes Top Focus for Forces
Security agencies say dismantling this hidden support network is now their top priority. The Centre has intensified counter-terror drives in recent years, targeting both ground operatives and financial backers.
According to updated intelligence data, 61 terrorists were neutralised in 2024. Forces eliminated 45 in the hinterland and another 16 near the Line of Control (LoC). Notably, 21 of those neutralised were Pakistani nationals.
The crackdown has further strengthened after the November 10 blast. Investigators have confirmed links between the Delhi attack and a J&K-trained “white-collar” module.
