Datanomics: 'White-collar terror module', an outlier or new normal?
Between 2010 and 2017, only one accused person came from a white-collar background. But from 2018 to 2025, that number rose to ten
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The November 10 terror attack near the Red Fort, in which 15 people died, has been identified by investigative agencies as the work of a “white-collar terror module”, with seven suspects having white-collar jobs. This stands in contrast to the 14 terror-linked cases from 2010 to 2024 — of 57 accused and convicted, three had white-collar roles.
How 2025 Delhi blast digressed from earlier trends
From 2010-17, only one accused person came from a white-collar background. But from 2018-25, that number rose to eight, largely due to the 2025 Delhi case.
White-collar terror accused since 2017
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A total of 9 accused individuals have held white-collar job positions since 2017. However, before the 2025 case, only two names stood out: Ghaus Mohd Khan and Dominic Martin.
More UAPA cases investigated by NIA under NDA
Most terror cases under the UAPA have been investigated by the NIA, and the number of UAPA-related probes has been highest during the BJP-led NDA period since 2014.
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