Lone-Wolf Terrorism

Lone-wolf terrorism refers to attacks carried out by individuals acting independently, often inspired by extremist ideologies without direct organisational control. The rise of online radicalization has made such attacks a significant internal security concern.

Nature of Lone-Wolf Terrorism

  • Self-Radicalization Pathway: Individuals consume extremist content online and act without formal recruitment.
  • Low-Cost, High-Impact Attacks: Use of easily available means (vehicles, knives, crude explosives).
  • Hybrid Inspiration Model: Ideological influence from global terror groups without operational linkage.

Detection and Prevention Challenges

  • Absence of Organisational Footprint: No communication trail or network makes intelligence gathering difficult.
  • Encryption and Anonymity: Use of secure digital platforms ....
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