Over 200 adverse social media handlers identified
Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Apr 3: The Cyber Police Kashmir today said that it has identified over 200 adverse social media handles engaged in spreading misinformation and extremist content, with 100 of them operating from outside the country.
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In a statement issued here, the Cyber Police said that it was done after a major crackdown against online anti-national propaganda, radicalization and the glorification of terrorism was launched three months ago. It said that they have intensified monitoring and enforcement efforts over the past three months against these social media anti-national propaganda.
“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,” the statement said.
“Adverse social media handles operating across multiple platforms, including those managed from outside the country, have been identified and targeted through legal and preventive action”.
At the same time, it said that Cyber Police Kashmir remains committed to counter-radicalization efforts. “Many individuals influenced by such online propaganda have been counseled and handed over to their families as part of a de-radicalization initiative.”
“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,” it said.
“Citizens are urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious online activities to the authorities. Cyber Police Kashmir remains steadfast in its mission to counter online threats and ensure a safe and secure digital environment.”
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