Srinagar, Aug. 18 -- The reported thwarting of an ISI-backed network's alleged attack plans ahead of Independence Day is more than a security success; it is a reminder that India's battle against terrorism has entered a new and more complex phase. The ability to detect, disrupt and dismantle a hostile network before it can translate intent into violence is among the clearest measures of an effective security architecture. The alleged Shahzad Bhatti network, reportedly linked to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, underscores the persistent challenge posed by cross-border terror ecosystems. Their objective is not merely to cause physical destruction. Terror networks seek to manufacture fear, disrupt public confidence and strike at the ...