
Srinagar- Cyber Police Kashmir had identified 200 social media handles over the past three months allegedly spreading extremist content.
Police said the handles were identified in a major crackdown on online anti-national propaganda, radicalization, and the glorification of terrorism.
“The operation identified 200 adverse social media handles engaged in spreading misinformation and extremist content, with 100 of these accounts managed from outside the country,” police said
“Several of the identified accounts have been blocked, and legal action has been initiated against key propagators, including multiple FIRs under relevant criminal laws,” they said, adding security proceedings have also been started against several individuals involved in such activities.
“At the same time, Cyber Police Kashmir remains committed to counter-radicalization efforts. Many individuals influenced by such online propaganda have been counseled and handed over to their families as part of a de-radicalization initiative,” police said. The Jammu and Kashmir Police reaffirmed their commitment to safeguarding national security in both physical and digital spaces.Jammu travel guide
“Cyber Police Kashmir will continue its proactive monitoring of online platforms to disrupt terrorism-linked narratives and prevent the misuse of cyberspace for extremist purposes,” police said.
The police has urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities to the authorities.
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