Will death of ISIS Leader Baghdadi end terrorism?

US commandos zeroed in on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's final hideout with the help of an extraordinarily well-placed informant, an ISIS operative who facilitated the terrorist leader's movements around Syria and even helped oversee construction work on his Syrian safe house, according to US and Middle East-based officials knowledgeable about the operation. The mole's detailed knowledge of Baghdadi's whereabouts, as well as the room-by-room layout of his sanctuary, proved to be critical in the October 26 raid that ended with the death of the world's most-wanted terrorist.

Hyderabad:On the occasion of Diwali, which marks the triumph of good over evil, American President Donald Trump announced the good news. In the Kayla Mueller operation carried out by the government of the United States of America, Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi was killed. Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), which was established with the long-term goal of expanding their boundaries and merging several nations, changed its name to Islamic State (IS) in 2014.

The American government announced a reward of USD 2.5 crores on Baghdadi’s head. Though Russia announced that Baghdadi may be dead during their raids on Raqqa, Syria; Trump did not believe their claims.

USA took the help of Kurds to bring down the walls of IS. Baghdadi, who has been hiding in Idlib, Syria by using the airspace of Russia, Iraq and Turkey was attacked by 8 American helicopters.

He escaped into a dead-end tunnel and killed himself. Trump, who claimed to have viewed the entire operation live declared Baghdadi dead within 15 minutes of DNA test.

All this shows how desperate the POTUS is to steer clear of criticism from all corners. But people still wonder if the IS chief’s death is an end-all to the terrorist group.

In George Bush’s first major speech after 9/11, he urged Americans to see the tragedy as a call to action and declared “This nation is peaceful but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others.

It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing.” The Global War on terrorism was launched to put an end to the Taliban in Afghanistan and its supporter Al-Qaeda.

Pakistan came to the rescue of Al-Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden after America destroyed the Taliban. In 2011, the Obama government proudly announced the death of Laden after their successful military operation.

Though Trump’s declaration that killing Baghdadi is more prominent than killing Laden drew criticism, it is undeniable that the terror induced by IS sent shivers across all nations.

IS gave the call of Jihad to nations like China, India, Palestine, Somalia, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Philippines, Morocco saying their rights were compromised.

Baghdadi’s evolution as the leader of ISIS and the cruel, inhuman methods he implemented are unparalleled. The assumptions that Baghdadi’s death alone would put an end to IS are wrong.
Baghdadi’s call to destroy democracies has given rise to more terrorist organizations. IS planned to conquer Gujarat and parts of Western India 5 years ago. Al-Qaeda, who did not want to be left out, declared its plans to conquer the territories of Myanmar, Bangladesh, Assam and Kashmir, which is proof that Laden’s death did not entirely wipe out the organization.

Though the USA proudly declared the elimination of Islam Caliphate built by Baghdadi, the bloodshed caused in Sri Lanka on Easter Day proved to be the doing of IS. Baghdadi attracted youth by his violent methods and his dream to attain Khorasan province. His killing might benefit Trump, who is struggling to maintain his political identity but is of no use to the world population.

The homeland security chairman of the USA himself said that the American methods have failed in controlling terrorism. Trump might blow his own trumpet about the Kayla Mueller operation but the ever-rising terrorism cannot hide the reality forever.