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	[[File:Terrorist incidents map of India1970-2016.svg\|370px\|thumb\|right\|Terrorist incidents in South Asia (1970–2016).<ref name=globalterrorismdb_0718dist/>]]		[[File:Terrorist incidents map of India1970-2016.svg\|370px\|thumb\|right\|Terrorist incidents in South Asia (1970–2016).<ref name=globalterrorismdb_0718dist/>]]
	[[File:Total terror attack caused deaths in select nations in 2012 per State Department of United States.png\|thumb\|260px\|2012 [[United States Department of State\|US State Department]] figures on the total civilian deaths by terror attacks in India and other countries.<ref name=sdousa>[https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/210288.pdf Country Reports on Terrorism 2012], Department of State, United States (May 2013).</ref>]]		[[File:Total terror attack caused deaths in select nations in 2012 per State Department of United States.png\|thumb\|260px\|2012 [[United States Department of State\|US State Department]] figures on the total civilian deaths by terror attacks in India and other countries.<ref name=sdousa>[https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/210288.pdf Country Reports on Terrorism 2012], Department of State, United States (May 2013).</ref>]]
	Terrorism in India, according to the [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)\|Ministry of Home Affairs]], poses a significant threat to the people of India. Compared to other countries, India faces a wide range of terror groups. Terrorism found in India includes [[Islamic terrorism\|Islamist terrorism]], [[Nationalist terrorism\|ultranationalist terrorism]], and [[left-wing terrorism]].<ref name=":0">{{cite report\|url=http://visionofhumanity.org/app/uploads/2019/11/GTI-2019web.pdf\|title=Global Terrorism Index 2019: Measuring the Impact of Terrorism\|date=November 2019\|publisher=Institute for Economics & Peace\|location=Sydney\|page=25\|archive-date=4 September 2020\|access-date=7 January 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904122139/http://visionofhumanity.org/app/uploads/2019/11/GTI-2019web.pdf\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=bh /><ref name=satp11lw /> India is one of the countries most impacted by terrorism.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dominicdudley/2019/11/20/ten-countries-terrorism/\|title=Terrorist Targets: The Ten Countries Which Suffer Most From Terrorism\|last=Dudley\|first=Dominic\|website=Forbes\|access-date=2020-03-26}}</ref>		'''Terrorism in India''', according to the [[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)\|Ministry of Home Affairs]], poses a significant threat to the people of India. Compared to other countries, India faces a wide range of terror groups. Terrorism found in India includes [[Islamic terrorism\|Islamist terrorism]], [[Nationalist terrorism\|ultranationalist terrorism]], and [[left-wing terrorism]].<ref name=":0">{{cite report\|url=http://visionofhumanity.org/app/uploads/2019/11/GTI-2019web.pdf\|title=Global Terrorism Index 2019: Measuring the Impact of Terrorism\|date=November 2019\|publisher=Institute for Economics & Peace\|location=Sydney\|page=25\|archive-date=4 September 2020\|access-date=7 January 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904122139/http://visionofhumanity.org/app/uploads/2019/11/GTI-2019web.pdf\|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=bh /><ref name=satp11lw /> India is one of the countries most impacted by terrorism.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/dominicdudley/2019/11/20/ten-countries-terrorism/\|title=Terrorist Targets: The Ten Countries Which Suffer Most From Terrorism\|last=Dudley\|first=Dominic\|website=Forbes\|access-date=2020-03-26}}</ref>

	A common [[definition of terrorism]] is the systematic use or threatened use of violence to intimidate a population or government for political, religious, or [[Ideology\|ideological]] goals.<ref name="britannica">{{cite encyclopedia \|editor=John Philip Jenkins \|url=http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9071797 \|title=Terrorism \|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Britannica]] \|access-date=11 August 2006 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217170455/http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9071797 \|archive-date=17 December 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia \|url=http://www.bartleby.com/61/26/T0122600.html \|title=Terrorism \|year=2000 \|encyclopedia=[[The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language]] \|edition=4th \|publisher=Bartleby.com \|access-date=11 August 2006 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060620095915/http://www.bartleby.com/61/26/T0122600.html \|archive-date=20 June 2006}}</ref>		A common [[definition of terrorism]] is the systematic use or threatened use of violence to intimidate a population or government for political, religious, or [[Ideology\|ideological]] goals.<ref name="britannica">{{cite encyclopedia \|editor=John Philip Jenkins \|url=http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9071797 \|title=Terrorism \|encyclopedia=[[Encyclopædia Britannica]] \|access-date=11 August 2006 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071217170455/http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9071797 \|archive-date=17 December 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite encyclopedia \|url=http://www.bartleby.com/61/26/T0122600.html \|title=Terrorism \|year=2000 \|encyclopedia=[[The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language]] \|edition=4th \|publisher=Bartleby.com \|access-date=11 August 2006 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060620095915/http://www.bartleby.com/61/26/T0122600.html \|archive-date=20 June 2006}}</ref>
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	India subdivides terrorism into four major groups:<ref name=arc08 /><ref name=satpaao>[http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/document/index.html Acts and Ordinances] South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) (2013)</ref>		India subdivides terrorism into four major groups:<ref name=arc08 /><ref name=satpaao>[http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/document/index.html Acts and Ordinances] South Asia Terrorism Portal (SATP) (2013)</ref>
	# Ethno-[[nationalist terrorism]] – This form of terror focuses either (a) on creating a separate State within India or independent of India or in a neighboring country, or (b) on emphasising the views/response of one ethnic group against another. Violent Tamil Nationalist groups from India to address the condition of Tamils in Sri Lanka, as well as insurgent tribal groups in North East India are examples of ethno-nationalist terrorist activities.<ref name=bh>Hoffman B. (2006), Inside terrorism, Columbia University Press, {{ISBN\|978-0231126984}}</ref>		# Ethno-[[nationalist terrorism]] – This form of terror focuses either (a) on creating a separate State within India or independent of India or in a neighboring country, or (b) on emphasising the views/response of one ethnic group against another. Violent Tamil Nationalist groups from India to address the condition of Tamils in Sri Lanka, as well as insurgent tribal groups in North East India are examples of ethno-nationalist terrorist activities.<ref name=bh>Hoffman B. (2006), Inside terrorism, Columbia University Press, {{ISBN\|978-0231126984}}</ref>
	# [[Religious terrorism]] – This form of terror focuses on religious imperatives, a presumed duty or in solidarity for a specific religious group, against one or more religious groups. The Mumbai 26/11 terror attack in 2008 from an Islamist group in Pakistan is an example of religious terrorism in India. The examples are [[Hindu terrorism]], [[Islamic terrorism]], [[Right-wing terrorism]], etc<ref>[http://mea.gov.in/articles-in-foreign-media.htm?dtl/20137/Helping+India+fight+terrorism Helping India fight terrorism] Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India (2012)</ref>		# [[Religious terrorism]] – This form of terror focuses on religious imperatives, a presumed duty or in solidarity for a specific religious group, against one or more religious groups. The Mumbai 26/11 terror attack in 2008 from an Islamist group in Pakistan is an example of religious terrorism in India. The examples are [[Hindu terrorism]], [[Islamic terrorism]], [[Right-wing terrorism]], etc.<ref>[http://mea.gov.in/articles-in-foreign-media.htm?dtl/20137/Helping+India+fight+terrorism Helping India fight terrorism] Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India (2012)</ref>
	# [[Left-wing terrorism]] – This form of terror focuses on economic ideology, where all the existing socio-political structures are seen to be economically exploitative in character and a revolutionary change through violent means is essential.<ref name=bh /><ref>Enders & Sandler (2011), The political economy of terrorism, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, {{ISBN\|9781107004566}}</ref> The ideology of Marx, Engel, Mao, Lenin and others is considered as the only valid economic path. Maoist violence in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are examples of left wing terrorism in India.<ref name=satp11lw>[http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/document/papers/2011/Left_Wing_Extremist_Data.htm Left Wing Extremist (LWE) Data] SATP (2010)</ref>		# [[Left-wing terrorism]] – This form of terror focuses on economic ideology, where all the existing socio-political structures are seen to be economically exploitative in character and a revolutionary change through violent means is essential.<ref name=bh /><ref>Enders & Sandler (2011), The political economy of terrorism, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press, {{ISBN\|9781107004566}}</ref> The ideology of Marx, Engel, Mao, Lenin and others is considered as the only valid economic path. Maoist violence in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh are examples of left wing terrorism in India.<ref name=satp11lw>[http://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/document/papers/2011/Left_Wing_Extremist_Data.htm Left Wing Extremist (LWE) Data] SATP (2010)</ref>
	# [[Narcoterrorism]] – This form of terror focuses on creating illegal narcotics traffic zones.<ref>Mishra, R. (2014), Understanding Terrorism in Relation to People’s Demand, ASIAN JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2(3)</ref> Drug violence in northwest India is an example of narco-terrorism in India.<ref name=sh13>Sharma (2013), Growing overlap between terrorism and organized crime in India: A case study, Security Journal, 26(1), 60-79</ref>		# [[Narcoterrorism]] – This form of terror focuses on creating illegal narcotics traffic zones.<ref>Mishra, R. (2014), Understanding Terrorism in Relation to People’s Demand, ASIAN JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY STUDIES, 2(3)</ref> Drug violence in northwest India is an example of narco-terrorism in India.<ref name=sh13>Sharma (2013), Growing overlap between terrorism and organized crime in India: A case study, Security Journal, 26(1), 60-79</ref>
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	==== 2025 RSC battle ====		==== 2025 RSC battle ====
	On 28 March 2025, a gun battle in the [[Kathua]] district of [[Jammu]], [[Kashmir\|India-administered Kashmir]], resulted in the deaths of four police officers and two suspected terrorists. The clash occurred in a forested area near [[India–Pakistan border\|~~India’s~~ border with Pakistan]], following an ambush of a police patrol. The [[Indian Army\|Indian ~~army’s~~ Rising Star Corps]] reported the elimination of the two rebels, with recovered arms, ammunition, and military equipment.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Four policemen, two suspected rebels killed in India-administered Kashmir \|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/29/four-policemen-two-suspected-rebels-killed-in-india-administered-kashmir \|access-date=2025-04-01 \|website=Al Jazeera \|language=en}}</ref>		On 28 March 2025, a gun battle in the [[Kathua]] district of [[Jammu]], [[Kashmir\|India-administered Kashmir]], resulted in the deaths of four police officers and two suspected terrorists. The clash occurred in a forested area near [[India–Pakistan border\|India's border with Pakistan]], following an ambush of a police patrol. The [[Indian Army\|Indian army's Rising Star Corps]] reported the elimination of the two rebels, with recovered arms, ammunition, and military equipment.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Four policemen, two suspected rebels killed in India-administered Kashmir \|url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/29/four-policemen-two-suspected-rebels-killed-in-india-administered-kashmir \|access-date=2025-04-01 \|website=Al Jazeera \|language=en}}</ref>

	==== 2025 Pahalgam attack ====		==== 2025 Pahalgam attack ====
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	==== 2023 Kalamassery Blast Case ====		==== 2023 Kalamassery Blast Case ====
	{{Main ~~article~~\|2023 Kerala bombing}}		{{Main\|2023 Kerala bombing}}

	On 29 October 2023, a series of [[improvised explosive device]] (IED) blasts took place during a convention of [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] in [[Kalamassery]], a suburb of [[Kochi]], India. Five women, two men, and a child were killed and more than fifty other people were injured when the group was holding a Sunday morning session of their annual regional convention. Dominic Martin, a 57-year-old shortly surrendered at the [[Kodakara]] police station, claiming to be responsible for the blast. The motive of the blast is still under investigation.		On 29 October 2023, a series of [[improvised explosive device]] (IED) blasts took place during a convention of [[Jehovah's Witnesses]] in [[Kalamassery]], a suburb of [[Kochi]], India. Five women, two men, and a child were killed and more than fifty other people were injured when the group was holding a Sunday morning session of their annual regional convention. Dominic Martin, a 57-year-old shortly surrendered at the [[Kodakara]] police station, claiming to be responsible for the blast. The motive of the blast is still under investigation.
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	==== 2008 Jaipur Bombings ====		==== 2008 Jaipur Bombings ====
	{{Main ~~articles~~\|Jaipur bombings}}		{{Main\|Jaipur bombings}}

	A series of nine bomb exploded in a synchronized manner within a span of 25 minutes on the eve of 13 May 2008 in [[Jaipur]], killing 71 people. The [[Indian Mujahideen]] claimed responsibility for the attacks.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Jaykishan \|date=2019-12-18 \|title=4 convicted for Jaipur's night of horror when 9 bombs went off in 20 mins \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/jaipur/four-convicted-one-acquitted-for-2008-jaipur-blasts-that-claimed-71-lives/story-9HoeKWrcSWVQOskLTriflI.html \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en}}</ref>		A series of nine bomb exploded in a synchronized manner within a span of 25 minutes on the eve of 13 May 2008 in [[Jaipur]], killing 71 people. The [[Indian Mujahideen]] claimed responsibility for the attacks.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Jaykishan \|date=2019-12-18 \|title=4 convicted for Jaipur's night of horror when 9 bombs went off in 20 mins \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/jaipur/four-convicted-one-acquitted-for-2008-jaipur-blasts-that-claimed-71-lives/story-9HoeKWrcSWVQOskLTriflI.html \|access-date=2025-08-01 \|website=Hindustan Times \|language=en}}</ref>
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	==== Hyderabad ====		==== Hyderabad ====
	{{Main ~~article~~\|August 2007 Hyderabad bombings}}		{{Main\|August 2007 Hyderabad bombings}}

	The [[August 2007 Hyderabad bombings\|25 August 2007 Hyderabad bombings]] consisted of two synchronised blasts. The first bomb exploded in an [[amphitheatre]] at Lumbini Amusement Park during a [[laser show]], killing 10 people. The second bomb exploded in Gokul Chat Bhandar, a popular restaurant, killing 32.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Verdict In 2007 Hyderabad Twin Bomb Blasts Today \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/hyderabad-news/gokul-chat-lumbini-park-hyderabad-blasts-judgement-in-2007-hyderabad-twin-bomb-blasts-case-today-1906567 \|access-date=2025-06-25 \|website=NDTV \|language=en \|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=4 September 2018 \|title=After 11-year, court delivers verdict in Hyderabad twin blasts case; 2 convicted \|url=https://www.newsbharati.com/Encyc/2018/9/4/Hyderabad-twin-blasts-case-verdict.amp.html \|access-date=2025-06-25 \|website=News Bharati \|language=en}}</ref> The bombings were orchestrated by members of the [[Indian Mujahideen]].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=10 September 2018 \|title=2 Sentenced To Death For 2007 Hyderabad Blasts, Another Gets Life Term \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/two-sentenced-to-death-for-2007-twin-blasts-in-hyderabad-another-gets-life-term-1914365 \|access-date=2025-06-25 \|website=NDTV \|language=en}}</ref> A third unexploded bomb was later found by police.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Muller \|first=Natalie \|date=4 September 2018 \|title=India convicts two over 2007 Hyderabad blasts \|url=https://www.dw.com/en/india-convicts-two-men-over-2007-hyderabad-bombings/a-45344693 \|access-date=2025-06-25 \|website=Deutsche Welle \|language=en}}</ref>		The [[August 2007 Hyderabad bombings\|25 August 2007 Hyderabad bombings]] consisted of two synchronised blasts. The first bomb exploded in an [[amphitheatre]] at Lumbini Amusement Park during a [[laser show]], killing 10 people. The second bomb exploded in Gokul Chat Bhandar, a popular restaurant, killing 32.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Verdict In 2007 Hyderabad Twin Bomb Blasts Today \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/hyderabad-news/gokul-chat-lumbini-park-hyderabad-blasts-judgement-in-2007-hyderabad-twin-bomb-blasts-case-today-1906567 \|access-date=2025-06-25 \|website=NDTV \|language=en \|agency=Press Trust of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=4 September 2018 \|title=After 11-year, court delivers verdict in Hyderabad twin blasts case; 2 convicted \|url=https://www.newsbharati.com/Encyc/2018/9/4/Hyderabad-twin-blasts-case-verdict.amp.html \|access-date=2025-06-25 \|website=News Bharati \|language=en}}</ref> The bombings were orchestrated by members of the [[Indian Mujahideen]].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=10 September 2018 \|title=2 Sentenced To Death For 2007 Hyderabad Blasts, Another Gets Life Term \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/two-sentenced-to-death-for-2007-twin-blasts-in-hyderabad-another-gets-life-term-1914365 \|access-date=2025-06-25 \|website=NDTV \|language=en}}</ref> A third unexploded bomb was later found by police.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Muller \|first=Natalie \|date=4 September 2018 \|title=India convicts two over 2007 Hyderabad blasts \|url=https://www.dw.com/en/india-convicts-two-men-over-2007-hyderabad-bombings/a-45344693 \|access-date=2025-06-25 \|website=Deutsche Welle \|language=en}}</ref>

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