Srinagar, Mar 24: Police on Monday said that Cyber Police Srinagar has initiated action against the misuse of social media platforms for “glorifying terrorism, radicalizing youth, and spreading anti-national propaganda online”.
News agency GNS reported that a police handout said that during cyber surveillance and patrolling, right individuals operating “adverse” social media handles were identified for posting content that “promoted terrorism and extremist ideologies”. Following investigations, all eight were detained for questioning.
According to police, proceedings have been initiated against the four individuals — Sajad Ahmad Lone, son of Bashir Ahmad Lone of Herpora Parigam, Kulgam; Zuhaib Zahoor, son of Zahoor Ahmad of Brein Nishat, Srinagar; Abrar Mushtaq, son of Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat of Nawabazar, Srinagar; and Farhad Rasool, son of Ghulam Rasool Bhat, of Check Dara, Harwan, Srinagar.
Police said four others – all juveniles — involved in similar activities were handed over to their parents after proper counseling. They will remain under close surveillance, police said.
The handout said that Cyber Police Srinagar is actively monitoring social media platforms to identify individuals engaged in spreading extremist content, inciting violence, or attempting to disrupt public order. “Any attempt to glorify terrorism, promote secessionist ideologies, or spread misinformation against national integrity will be dealt with strictly under the law,” it said while urging the social media users to act responsibly and refrain from activities that violate legal and ethical norms.
“Stringent legal action, including prosecution under relevant laws, will be taken against those found misusing digital platforms for unlawful purposes,” it warned.
