Udaipur, Jan 2 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday flagged what he described as an “alarming trend” of white-collar terrorism in the country, warning that highly educated individuals are increasingly engaging in anti-social and anti-national activities.
Referring to the November 10 car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, Singh said the accused in the attack were doctors, underlining the danger of education without values.
“Today, an alarming trend of white-collar terrorism is emerging in the country. Highly-educated people are working against society and the country,” Singh said while addressing the 104th foundation day of Bhupal Nobles’ University here.
“The perpetrators of the (Delhi) bomb blast were doctors — those who write ‘Rx’ on prescriptions, yet have RDX in their hands. This highlights the need for knowledge to be accompanied by values and character,” he said.
An explosives-laden i20 car detonated outside the Red Fort on November 10, killing 15 people. Investigations later revealed a ‘white-collar’ terror module, leading to the arrest of three doctors — Muzammil Ganai, Adeel Rather and Shaheena Saeed — among others. The vehicle was driven by Dr Umar-un-Nabi.
Singh stressed that the purpose of education goes beyond professional success. “The purpose of education is not only professional success but also the development of morality, ethics and human character,” he said.
Touching upon national security and technology, the defence minister said India’s defence startups are doing “remarkable work” and expressed confidence that the country would become fully self-reliant in weapons in the next 15–20 years.
He also highlighted the transformative role of artificial intelligence and machine learning, stressing that such technologies must be used positively to drive national development.
Singh noted that India is currently the world’s fourth-largest economy and is on track to become the third-largest by 2030, adding that universities have a critical role in this journey.
He concluded by urging people to maintain a balance between self-respect and humility. “While the feeling of self-respect is important, it should never transform into arrogance,” he said.
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