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Module - VI Terrorism

Insurgency and
 Non-Political terrorism
Terrorism
Terrorism that is not aimed for political purposes but creates fear by terrorist
attacks to gain some other goals.

 State Sponsored Terrorism
It refers to nations that use terrorism as an instrument of state policy against
another nation. Usually such countries have this method as part of their foreign
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policy. Such countries sponsor terrorism by funding terrorist groups. Al Quaida
has major funding from countries in the Arab world. These countries also use
their official organisations to control, fund and direct terrorist organisations. E.g
is of Pakistan supporting terror groups such as JeM (Jaish e Mohammed). LeT
(Lashkar-e-tayyaba) etc.

 Narco Terrorism
Illegal trading in Narcotics such as Ganja, Charas etc. causes drug related
violence. This affects youth more and they are induced into doing violent activities
such as burning Government properties or killing people. People who do activities
in drug trafficking are called Narco-Terrorists and this act is called Narco
Terrorism.

Intext Questions 22.1

1. When did terrorism start in the world?
2. Name any three characteristics of Terrorism.

22.3 Tactics of Terrorism

Terror attacks are often aimed at maximising fear amongst the population and getting
maximum media publicity. Tactics used by terror groups can include the following:-
 Terror groups use explosives such as bombs and also poison or other chemical
substances.
 Every attack is planned months in advance.
 Under cover agents are used to gather information on security forces, police
and the target being attacked.

 Modern tele communications including mobiles and applications such as whatsapp
are extensively used.
 There are no rules of fighting and terrorists can use any means to kill including
use of nuclear weapons.
 Money is raised from local population by threats, kidnapping and other crimes.
 Use of Suicide bombers. They can be children, males or females. They are
trained, psychologically prepared before being used for an attack.

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