The United Kingdom Terrorism Act, 2000, defines Terrorism as the ‘use of or a threat of action’ designed to influence the Government or to intimidate the public for the purpose of advancing a political, religious or ideological cause.
Terrorism in India began with the state sponsorship of terrorism in Kashmir by Pakistan to settle scores with India in the context of losing three wars it fought with India as well as to avenge the loss of Bangladesh to Pakistan. However, with the Babri Masjid demolition and the consequent communal riots, terrorism began to expand and which included Mumbai ....
