Distinguishing the Category from Terrorists and Over Ground Workers (OGWs) in the Jammu & Kashmir Context
Abstract
This paper discusses the idea of “white-collar terrorists” in contemporary counterinsurgency, with special reference to Jammu & Kashmir. It distinguishes terrorists and Over Ground Workers (OGWs) from White Collar Terrorists, as ideological facilitators who keep militancy and terrorism alive through radicalization, propaganda, and social influence rather than direct violence.
The study discusses the operational significance of the term, constitutional and legal challenges, and the impact of codification of the term in Indian law, building on the experience of Jammu & Kashmir and comparative international frameworks.
Keywords: White-collar terrorism; Counterinsurgency; Jammu and Kashmir; Ideological facilitation; Radicalization; OGWs; Terrorism law; Constitutional safeguards.
