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Rajnath Singh Warns of "White-Collar Terrorism" by Educated Elites Like Doctors

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the alarming rise of "white-collar terrorism," citing the Red Fort terror attack where arrested suspects included doctors. He argued that education systems failing to impart moral values alongside knowledge are fundamentally unsuccessful. Singh stressed that true education aims not just at professional success but at fostering ethics, humanity, and social harmony. His remarks come amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution, underscoring the need for value-based learning in a technologically transforming world.

Key Points: Rajnath Singh Flags White-Collar Terrorism, Stresses Value-Based Education

  • Red Fort blast involved doctors
  • Warning on white-collar terrorism
  • Education must build character & values
  • Need for ethics in tech age
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Rajnath Singh flags "white-collar terrorism", cites Red Fort terror blast caused by a doctor; says education must impart character

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cites the Red Fort terror blast involving doctors, warning of "white-collar terrorism" and emphasizing education that builds character.

"Any education system that does not impart humility, character, and moral values along with knowledge cannot be considered successful. - Rajnath Singh"

Udaipur, January 2

Flagging alarming trends like "white-collar terrorism" where even highly educated individuals like doctors are involved in criminal activities, as in the suicide car bomb blast near Red Fort in Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday emphasised the importance of an education system that instils "good values and character" alongside knowledge.

At least 15 people were killed, and several others were injured in the Red Fort terror attack caused by a suicide car bomber Dr Umar Un Nabi, on November 10, 2025. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had arrested several others, including three more doctors - Dr Muzammil Shakeel Ganai, Dr Adeel Ahmed and Dr Shaheen Saeed for their alleged involvement in the blast.

"Any education system that does not impart humility, character, and moral values along with knowledge cannot be considered successful... Even highly educated people are involved in criminal activities. Today, alarming trends like white-collar terrorism are emerging, where highly educated individuals act against society and the nation. Who carried out the Delhi bomb blasts? Doctors.... It is essential that, along with knowledge, there be good values and character," Singh said.

Addressing the 104th Foundation Day of Bhupal Nobel University in Udaipur, he further stressed that education should aim not only at professional success but also at fostering good conduct, ethics, and a humane personality to promote social harmony.

"This forces us to engage in self-reflection. The purpose of education is not merely professional success, but also the development of good conduct, ethics, and a humane personality. This helps promote harmony in society," he stressed

He also noted that the country is witnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with technologies like Artificial Intelligence and machine learning transforming lives and work patterns.

"We are witnessing the Fourth Industrial Revolution. As a result, the technological landscape is also changing. Artificial intelligence, machine learning and many other technologies are transforming our lives and the way we work," Singh added.

- ANI

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Rohit P
It's truly shocking that doctors, who take an oath to save lives, were involved in such a heinous act. "White-collar terrorism" is a chilling term but an accurate one. We need to screen for ideology, not just academic merit.
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Aman W
While I agree with the sentiment, I respectfully disagree that this is solely an education system failure. Radicalization happens in dark corners of the internet and through certain ideologies. Our schools and colleges can only do so much. Security agencies need to be more vigilant.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, his point about the 4th Industrial Revolution is key. We're teaching AI and ML, but are we teaching the ethics behind it? Future "white-collar" threats could be digital. Value-based education is more urgent than ever.
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Vikram M
This is why our ancient gurukul system emphasized *sanskar* (values) along with *gyan* (knowledge). We need to bring that balance back. Jai Hind!
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Kavya N
It's heartbreaking. Parents sacrifice so much to educate their children, especially to become doctors. To see that education used for terror... we must instill patriotism and humanity from a young age. The family and society also share this responsibility.

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