India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately

Source: The post is based on the article “India says era of classifying terrorists as ‘bad, ‘good’ on basis of political convenience must end immediately” published in The Hindu on 12th December 2022

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India has conveyed to the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that the era of classifying terrorists as “good” or “bad” must end.

About India’s view on Terrorism

Terrorism as Transnational threat: The Terrorist Attacks in New York on September 11, 2001, were a turning point in the global approach to counter-terrorism. Since then, London, Mumbai, Paris, and many parts of West Asia and Africa have also experienced terrorist attacks.

These attacks highlight that the threat of terrorism is grave and universal and that terrorism in one part of the world seriously impacts peace and security in other parts of the globe.

Hence, a transnational threat like terrorism can be defeated only by the collective efforts of all States Members of the United Nations.

Use of Technology by terrorists: The proliferation of digitalisation, new and emerging communications and financing technologies have increased the risk of these technologies being used by terrorist groups. 

The risk of radicalisation through the Internet and social media, and terror financing using cryptocurrencies and crowdfunding platforms, was heightened particularly during Covid-19.

In recent times, the countries have also witnessed the use of unmanned aerial systems for the surveillance of targets, trafficking in drugs and arms and the launching of terrorist attacks on critical infrastructure and public places.

Suggestions by India to fight against terrorism: Terrorism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned.

The era of classifying terrorists as “bad”, “not so bad” or “good” on the basis of political convenience must end immediately.

There cannot be an exception or justification for any act of terrorism, regardless of its motivation and wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed.