Understanding online jihadi radicalisation in India
Author(s): Shalini Bharti
Abstract: Online jihadi radicalisation has emerged as a consequential threat to India’s national security. Terrorist organisations such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda are increasingly exploiting digital platforms to disseminate extremist ideologies, recruit individuals, and incite violence. The widespread use of social media, encrypted messaging apps, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) has allowed these groups to craft and spread false narratives that primarily target youth. These efforts often involve psychological manipulation, propaganda, victimhood narratives, and calls to martyrdom. This article examines the growing presence of online radicalisation in India, considering the cases from the National Investigation Agency (NIA), news portals, and other literary sources. It also explores the nature of radicalisation in India and the role online platforms play in amplifying extremist content.
Shalini Bharti. Understanding online jihadi radicalisation in India. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(6):132-139. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i6b.573
