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Important Facts and Figures on Terrorism in India & Globally 🇮🇳 Terrorism in India * Incidents of killings by terrorists/insurgents in India declined from 4,121 in the year 2000 to much lower levels by 2009. * India continues to face multiple forms of terrorism: Islamist separatist violence (especially in Jammu & Kashmir), left-wing (Maoist/Naxal) insurgency, ethnic/tribal insurgencies (especially in North-East India), and others. * India has shown improvement in its Global Terrorism Index (GTI) ranking, with the death toll from terrorism reducing over time. * The Indian government’s “Country Reports on Terrorism 2023” noted that attacks were directed at civilians, security forces, and government installations; tactics included bombings, shootings, and ambushes. * Terrorism in India remains linked to trans-national groups or networks (for example, those operating across the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region), which complicates law-enforcement and diplomacy. 🌍 Global Terrorism Facts * Over 90% of terrorist attacks and around 98% of terrorism-related deaths in 2023 occurred in conflict zones. * Terrorism remains highly concentrated: only about 10 countries account for around 87% of all deaths from terrorism globally. * The definition of terrorism used in many databases: “the threatened or actual use of violence by non-state actors to achieve a political, economic, religious or social goal through fear, coercion or intimidation.” 🔍 Recent Developments & Observations * In India, extremist, insurgent, and terrorist violence incidents fell from 446 in 2022 to 163 in 2023, a drop of around 63%. Jihadi attacks alone apparently fell by about 87%. * India’s global diplomacy emphasised its participation in international counter-terrorism working groups, signalling a push for stronger global cooperation. ⚠️ Key Challenges & Issues * Although India’s numbers are improving, terrorism remains a significant threat in certain regions (e.g., border areas, insurgency-affected states) and the constant risk of spill-over from neighbouring conflicts remains. * Globally, terrorism continues to adapt: non-state actors exploit weak governance, conflict zones, social grievances, and new technologies (e.g., internet radicalisation). * Measurement issues: reporting, classification, and transparency of terrorism data vary widely between countries and even within states, making direct comparisons challenging. Useful for GD, Lecturette, & Personal Interview. Read more such facts by clicking on #FACTS@ssbclear