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Srinagar, Nov 9 (IANS) The counter-intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday was conducting raids in five districts of Kashmir in connection with the misuse of social media by anti-national elements which had the potential to disturb public order.
Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) carried out a series of coordinated raids in five districts to check social media misuse and online activities considered harmful to public order, officials said.
An official said simultaneous searches were conducted in Pulwama, Shopian, Srinagar, Baramulla and Kulgam districts.
Officials said, “The operation was launched this morning following credible information about persons allegedly using social media platforms to spread hateful and anti-national content. CIK teams, assisted by local police, seized several digital devices, including mobile phones, laptops and storage devices for forensic analysis. Raids were conducted at several residential complexes and business establishments suspected to be linked to online abuse networks.”
Officials said the action is aimed at identifying and curbing elements using social media to incite communal disharmony, glorify extremism or threaten individuals.
Officials said, “Some of the suspects have been detained for questioning, while others have been kept under surveillance for verification of digital evidence. The operation is ongoing, and further searches can be conducted based on the evidence collected during the initial raids.”
Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces are carrying out aggressive counter-terrorism operations targeting terrorists, their ground workers and supporters.
Misuse of social media has been a major tool by elements anti-peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir. Apart from spreading anti-national and pro-terrorist propaganda, social media has been used by terrorist organizations and their OGWs to threaten politicians, police personnel and those involved in intelligence targeting to identify anti-national and anti-social elements in the Union Territory.
Drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are also on the radar of security forces, as it is believed that the money generated from these illegal operations is ultimately used to sustain terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
–IANS
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