Following a significant crackdown on ‘white-collar terror’ in Jammu and Kashmir, authorities have initiated an extensive profiling operation targeting mosques and madrasas across the region. This move comes in the wake of concerns regarding the potential for these institutions to be utilized as platforms for radicalization and the spread of extremist ideologies. The profiling process is aimed at gathering comprehensive data on the activities, affiliations, and leadership of religious institutions, allowing the government to assess any links to terrorism or illicit activities.
The operation has prompted a thorough investigation into the funding sources and operational frameworks of these mosques and madrasas. Officials are particularly focused on identifying any foreign influences or connections that may be contributing to the propagation of radical beliefs within the community. By conducting this profiling, the government aims to ensure that these places of worship and education are not misused for promoting violence or unrest.
Community leaders and religious scholars have expressed mixed reactions to the profiling initiative. While some support the need for increased oversight to prevent radicalization, others view it as an infringement on religious freedom and an attempt to undermine the role of these institutions in society. The government has emphasized that the profiling is not an attack on religion but rather a necessary measure to maintain peace and security in a region that has been historically plagued by violence and militancy. As the profiling progresses, its impact on community dynamics and the relationship between the government and local populations will be closely monitored.
