“Historically, professionals including doctors have been involved in extremist networks ,” said Aishwaria Sonavane, counter-terrorism researcher at the Takshashila Institution in Bengaluru. “We are not merely talking about sympathizers. We’ve got potentially trained individuals who are using their professional expertise in ways that directly support extremist activities.”

Sonavane was a guest on The Gist , speaking in the context of the Red Fort blast last week where doctors from Kashmir were involved. In her view, the role of doctors underscores the diverse range of talents they bring.

For instance, technical knowledge in their understanding of chemical elements or biological agents apart from of course providing medical care to fellow conspirators. Doctors carry a level of socia

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