In a major operation against digital terror networks, the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Sunday conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts of the Valley, detaining nine individuals, including a woman, for alleged involvement in online radicalisation and terror propaganda.
Officials said the raids were carried out simultaneously at ten locations in Srinagar, Pulwama, Baramulla, Shopian, and Kulgam following credible intelligence inputs on individuals using social media platforms to promote extremist narratives and incite violence.
A CIK spokesperson said the operation sends a strong message to those attempting to exploit digital platforms to spread hatred and disrupt peace in the region. “The operation, conducted with the assistance of local police, focused on networks misusing social media to incite violence and create communal discord,” the statement added.
During the raids, officials seized several digital devices, including mobile phones, SIM cards, and tablets, believed to contain incriminating material. The confiscated evidence is being forensically examined to identify links to Pakistan-backed handlers and terror modules.
Authorities added that Sunday’s operation marks the beginning of a broader campaign to dismantle the ecosystem of digital radicalisation in Jammu and Kashmir. More arrests are likely as the CIK expands its efforts to curb online extremism and safeguard the region’s youth from terror influence.
