Crackdown on 200 handles spreading extremism

In a major crackdown against “online anti-national propaganda, radicalisation and the glorification of terrorism,” Cyber Police Kashmir has intensified its monitoring and enforcement efforts over the past three months, targeting hundreds of adverse social media handles.

According to an official statement on Thursday, multiple social media accounts, including those managed from outside India, have been identified and subjected to legal and preventive action.

Officials revealed that during this period, 200 social media handles engaged in spreading misinformation and extremist content were flagged, with 100 of them operating from outside the country. Several of these accounts have already been blocked to curb their influence, while legal action, including the registration of multiple FIRs under relevant criminal laws, has been initiated against key propagators. Security proceedings have also been launched against individuals involved in such activities.

At the same time, Cyber Police Kashmir has reaffirmed its commitment to “counter-radicalisation efforts.” “Many individuals influenced by such online propaganda have been counselled and handed over to their families as part of a de-radicalisation initiative,” the statement said.