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9/11 Anniversary: India's Enduring Battle Against Indoctrinated Lunacy
- •The 9/11 attacks in the US emboldened Al-Qaeda's allies, leading to significant terror attacks in India, including the 2001 J&K Assembly and Indian Parliament assaults.
- •India faced a surge in terror-related fatalities in J&K after 9/11, with 2001 marking a peak of 4011 deaths, surpassing even the 1990s terror phase.
- •Despite a tactical victory in the Kargil War, India failed to deter Pakistani proxy intrusions, contributing to increased violence and terror-related deaths.
- •The article highlights Washington's limitations in containing Pakistani proxies, leading to a series of attacks across Indian cities, culminating in the 26/11 Mumbai assault.
- •Recent massacres of minorities in J&K, like Dangri and Reasi, reveal the 'affliction of indoctrinated lunacy' of jehaadis, designed to trigger mass migrations and revive past traumas.
Key Questions Answered
The December 13, 2001 assault on the Indian Parliament by the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JEM) brought India and Pakistan to the brink of a war that nearly fulfilled the jehaadi vision of annihilation. Analysts suggest the attack was partly designed by JEM to force a relocation of Pakistani military resources to the eastern front with India, relieving US pressure on Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan.
The year 2001 was a cataclysmic period for Jammu and Kashmir, with terror-related fatalities reaching an all-time high of 4,011. This total included 628 security force personnel, marking a level of casualties that had not been recorded even during the intense 1990-1996 phase of terrorism.
The region saw a revival of minority massacres, including the Dangri (Rajouri) massacre of seven Hindus in January 2023, the Reasi bus killings of nine pilgrims in June 2024, and the Pahalgam (Baisaran) massacre of male tourists in April 2025. These attacks were designed to trigger mass migrations from both the Jammu and Kashmir divisions.
