Cyber Police Kashmir blocks many accounts; initiates legal action against key propagators
Srinagar, April 03: Launching a full-fledged war against cybercrime, Cyber Police Kashmir has identified and targeted through legal and preventive action several accounts propagating against national interest, a police spokesman said in a statement issued here today.
During this period, 200 adverse social media handles engaged in spreading misinformation and extremist content have been identified, with 100 of them operating from outside the country, the spokesman said.
Several of these accounts have been blocked to curb their influence, while legal action has been initiated against key propagators, including multiple FIRs under relevant criminal laws. Security proceedings have also been started against several individuals involved in such activities, police said.
“At the same time, Cyber Police Kashmir remains committed to counter-radicalization efforts. Many individuals influenced by such online propaganda have been counselled and handed over to their families as part of a de-radicalization initiative,” said the statement.
“The Jammu and Kashmir Police reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding national security in both physical and digital spaces. 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,” the statement reads.
Asking citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities to the authorities, the statement said that . Cyber Police Kashmir remains steadfast in its mission to counter online threats and ensure a safe and secure digital environment.
