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​Act of evil: On the Delhi blast

Promoting social harmony (सद्भाव) is integral to any counterterrorism strategy

An explosion in a moving car near Red Fort in Delhi on the evening of November 10, 2025, which killed 13 people and injured several others, has led to the police invoking the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and the Explosives Act. The suggestion is that the incident is being investigated as an act of terrorism. The National Investigation Agency is in charge of the investigation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have vowed to bring the culprits to justice while the Opposition has sought accountability (जवाबदेही) from the government. The suspect linked to the vehicle has been identified as Umar-un-Nabi, a doctor from Pulwama district in Kashmir. The pattern of developments in recent days suggest that the suspect, who died in the blast, was linked to a ring of other people who were allegedly (तथाकथित) plotting terror strikes in the country. The public will have to wait for greater clarity until investigators are in a position to reveal more information. At this juncture, speculation (अटकल, अनुमान) and rhetoric (वाक्पटुता) must be avoided, and no effort should be spared by the government, the Opposition and the media to promote peace and calm in India in the face of this deeply troubling incident. Mindless violence targeting innocent civilians has long been a scourge (A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering; a whip used for punishment) for India. However, organised incidents of terrorism have been confined to conflict zones in recent years. The blast in the national capital is, therefore, alarming.

Counterterrorism has been a topic of polarising debates in India and around the world. In the Indian context, the idea that an allegedly ‘soft state’ allows terrorism has been popularised by the Bharatiya Janata Party, which has been in power since 2014. The Centre has tweaked laws in order to empower investigators, and making it difficult for any accused to defend against terror charges. Hard laws have been accompanied by sweeping security measures by central and State forces. And a smart and effective security policy is indicated by the absence of incidents, that go unnoticed, even as a single lapse can cause a major event and public outcry (An angry protest or reaction by a large number of people). It is notable that a potentially more dangerous conspiracy of a chemical terror strike may have been averted (टालना) with the arrests of several people across States, as well as the recovery of arms, explosives and other material. That said, it is reasonable to assume that policing is only one component of any comprehensive national security approach. A rapid and transparent investigation should be followed by proactive (अग्रसक्रिय) political measures by the government to reassure the citizenry. Terrorist strategy universally is to trigger social chaos (अराजकता) and undermine the legitimacy (वैधता) of the state. An effective counterterrorism strategy must also promote social harmony and reinforce (सुदृढ़ करना, मजबूत करना) the legitimacy of the state.

Courtesy: The Hindu

Important Word List With Meaning

1.Harmony (Noun)

Hindi Meaning – सद्भाव
English Meaning – The state of being in agreement or concord; a pleasing arrangement of parts.

2.Accountability (Noun)

Hindi Meaning – जवाबदेही
English Meaning – The fact or condition of being responsible to someone for something; the obligation to explain or justify one’s actions.

3.Alleged (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning – तथाकथित
English Meaning – Claimed (to be true or to have taken place), but without proof.

4.Speculation (Noun)

Hindi Meaning – अटकल, अनुमान
English Meaning – The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence; investment in stocks, property, etc., in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

5.Rhetoric (Noun)

Hindi Meaning – वाक्पटुता
English Meaning – The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

6.Avert (Verb)

Hindi Meaning – टालना
English Meaning – To turn away (one's eyes or thoughts); to prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence).

7.Chaos (Noun)

Hindi Meaning – अराजकता
English Meaning – Complete disorder and confusion.

8.Legitimacy (Noun)

Hindi Meaning – वैधता
English Meaning – The state of being lawful, valid, or justifiable; conformity to law or rules.

9.Reinforce (Verb)

Hindi Meaning – सुदृढ़ करना, मजबूत करना
English Meaning – To strengthen or increase (especially by additional personnel or material); to provide (a structure) with added strength.

10.Proactive (Adjective)

Hindi Meaning – अग्रसक्रिय
English Meaning – (Of a person or action) creating or controlling a situation by causing something to happen rather than just responding to it after it has happened.

11.Scourge (Noun)

English Meaning – A person or thing that causes great trouble or suffering; a whip used for punishment.

12.Outcry (Noun)

English Meaning – An angry protest or reaction by a large number of people.