Why Terrorists Commit Heinous Acts? Understanding the Psychology of Terrorism Behind J&K and Delhi Blasts

Terrorism is a nightmare which traumatises societies and unfortunate situations such as the J&K police station blast and the Delhi red fort explosion are hurting us with the moments of this danger. The only way to counter it is to know the psychology of terrorism that influences terrorists to commit such heinous deeds.

Studies reveal that terrorists are not crazy monsters, but usually people with very complicated psychological reasons, such as the feeling of injustice, identity crisis, political discontents, and the necessity to belong. People become outcomes of the extremist groups to find a purpose and status which substitutes the sense of inconvenience or isolation. And acts of violence, although hideous, are used to express their outrage and make their feelings felt by these groups.

During the decades of strife in places such as Jammu & Kashmir, radicalization has found ample grounds. Feelings of oppression, defeat and broken trust are the ingredients of the wrath that militant outfits use. The Delhi red fort blast, which is believed to have links to the terror modules in areas such as Faridabad,reflects how these forces reach deep into urban centers, previewing a broader, more complex terror network

Terrorists tend to project their violence psychologically as heroic sacrifices to a cause bigger than themselves. This perverse vision of the world is supported by group processes which emphasise excessive loyalty and discourages opposition. This insight can be used to understand why mass violence becomes possible to them though morally abhorrent.

Counter-terrorism actions should not only focus on security operations but also seek to combat these driving forces by inclusive governance, deradicalization programmes, and engaging communities. It is also crucial to prevent the recruitment and isolate the extremists through the public awareness and the resiliency of the society.

The J&K police station blast and Delhi red fort blast highlight the dynamic nature of terror: it is not mere unthinking hate speech but a strategic psychological warfare that targets to disrupt the social and government power. India can only win the battle against terrorists by seeing the mental state of terrorists and focusing on the real cause of terrorism to ensure that terror is broken in a loop and a better future can be created.