Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

JAIPUR/UDAIPUR: Defence minister Rajnath Singh flagged on Friday the alarming trend of what he described as “white-collar terrorism”, involving highly educated people engaging in antisocial and anti-national activities. Rajnath said the “white-collar terror network” behind the Nov 10 car blast in Delhi that killed 15 people illustrated the extent of the threat. “The perpetrators of the Delhi bomb blast were doctors. Those who write ‘Rx’ on prescriptions now have RDX in their hands,” he said at an event commemorating the 104th foundation day of Bhupal Nobles’ University in Udaipur. He said education should not be just about the pursuit of professional success but also the development of morality, ethics and character. “But we are witnessing a worrying pattern of educated people being drawn into anti-national activities. This happens when education is divorced from dharma (righteousness) and character.” Rajnath said contemporary challenges – from environmental crises to public health threats and digital ethics – required a multidisciplinary approach. He urged universities to promote research that produces practical, solution-driven outcomes. TNN & Agencies