Srinagar: Cyber Police Srinagar has initiated legal action against the misuse of social media platforms for glorifying terrorism, radicalizing youth, and spreading anti-national propaganda online.
Spokesperson in a statement issued here to news agency JKNS reads, During cyber surveillance and patrolling, 08 individuals operating adverse social media handles were identified for posting content that promoted terrorism and extremist ideologies. Following the investigations, all 08 were detained for questioning.
Security proceedings have been initiated against the following 04 individuals, Sajad Ahmad Lone, S/o Bashir Ahmad Lone, R/o Herpora Parigam, Kulgam, Zuhaib Zahoor, S/o Zahoor Ahmad, R/o Brein Nishat, Srinagar, Abrar Mushtaq, S/o Mushtaq Ahmad Bhat, R/o Nawabazar, Srinagar and Farhad Rasool, S/o Gh. Rasool Bhat, R/o Check Dara, Harwan, Srinagar.
Moreover, 04 juveniles involved in similar activities were counseled and handed over to their parents after proper counseling. They will remain under close surveillance, it reads.
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, statement reads.
Cyber Police Srinagar urges 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.
Cyber Police Srinagar remains committed to ensuring a safe and lawful cyberspace and calls upon all netizens to adhere to the law while using social media, reads the statement. (JKNS)
