Terrorism

Masood Azhar, the founder of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), is once again in the spotlight amid speculations surrounding his brother. Reports are doing the rounds that his brother Abdul Rauf Asghar has been killed — but are these reports true? Read to find out.

Operation Sindoor: A detailed breakdown of India’s May 7, 2025, strike on nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK, covering each target’s strategic role, terrorist activities, and the operation’s execution.

Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, saw India’s Armed Forces strike nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and PoK, avenging the Pahalgam attack.

Pahalgam terror attack exposes Kashmir’s fragile peace. India must balance strong retaliation against the attackers with inclusive policies to stop alienation of Kashmiris and prevent further division.

Kashmir's visible army presence once deterred protestors and mujahideen. Now, it hosts tourists from Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan alongside gun-wielding Rashtriya Rifles (RR) personnel.

Pakistan's Operation Azm-e-Istehkam targets Afghan-based terrorism, facing scrutiny for selective engagement with extremists amid broader regional stability concerns.

JK is experiencing a surge in hybrid terrorism that requires an urgent counter-terrorism strategy overhaul. The Reasi incident highlights current inadequacies. Deep operations and strong community ties are the need of the hour.

As J&K moves closer to elections and further away from the shadows of Article 370, the dialogue on AFSPA reflects the delicate balance between national security and the aspirations for civil liberties and democratic governance in the region.

The recent attack in Russia signals a worrying resurgence of terrorist groups, demanding a global reassessment of counterterrorism tactics and cooperation to address the evolving threat.