JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Gaurav Gupta has expressed grave concern over the disturbing trend of white-collar radicalisation emerging across the country, warning that educated professionals  including doctors, engineers, and researchers are increasingly being drawn into terror networks.

Condemning the recent spate of terror incidents, including the Delhi Red Fort blast, the Faridabad explosives recovery, and the chilling Ricin bio-terror conspiracy uncovered in Gujarat, Gupta described them as “a new and extremely dangerous phase in India’s fight against terrorism.”

“It is deeply worrying to see individuals from respected professional backgrounds being radicalised and weaponised. The nation must take serious note of this pattern  where intellect, access, and technical knowledge are being misused to fuel extremism,” Gupta said.

Referring to the Delhi blast, which claimed several innocent lives, he said, “Such cowardly acts are a brutal assault on India’s peace and unity. Our security agencies are working tirelessly under the decisive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to ensure that those behind these attacks are brought to justice.”

Highlighting the Faridabad terror bust, where bomb-making materials were recovered from individuals with professional qualifications, Gupta termed it a “grim warning that terrorism is no longer confined to remote camps or uneducated recruits it has now crept into our classrooms, laboratories, and hospitals.”

He also drew attention to the Ricin bio-terror plot recently foiled by Gujarat ATS, describing it as “a red alert for the entire nation.” “The use of Ricin one of the deadliest biological toxins in a terror plan is a frightening indicator of how terror outfits are experimenting with chemical and biological warfare. This is not just an act of terror; it’s a war on humanity,” he cautioned.

Gupta praised India’s intelligence and security agencies for their timely and coordinated efforts in neutralising these threats but urged the government and society to remain alert to the shifting patterns of radicalisation.

“Terrorism today is evolving rapidly. It is no longer just a battlefield challenge it’s intellectual, ideological, and digital. India must strengthen counter-radicalisation programs in educational and professional spaces and monitor the misuse of technology and research for anti-national purposes,” he emphasised. Calling for nationwide awareness and vigilance, Gupta said,

“We must recognise and fight this sophisticated form of terrorism before it corrodes the foundations of our professional and social institutions. The BJP stands firmly with our security forces and the people of India in this united battle against every form of terror be it physical, ideological, or biological.” Expressing solidarity with the victims of recent terror incidents, Gupta concluded,

“The people of Jammu & Kashmir, who have faced the scourge of terrorism for decades, stand shoulder to shoulder with the nation. Together, through vigilance, education, and unity, we can dismantle these emerging white-collar radicalisation networks and protect India’s peace, progress, and future.”

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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