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CIK nabs Shalimar man operating radical social media handle on Facebook | KNO

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Srinagar, Mar 18 (KNO): Counter Intelligence Kashmir on Tuesday arrested a man operating a radical social media handle on Facebook. In a statement to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), a police spokesperson said, Showkat Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Ahmad Dar of Doodh Mohalla, Shalimar, Srinagar was arrested for operating the social media handle 'Shaddy Kashmir Dryfruits.' The spokesperson said, "Acting on credible intelligence, and during the course of social media surveillance, a team of CIK successfully identified and apprehended an individual operating a radical social media handle on Facebook, ‘Shaddy Kashmir Dryfruits’, which was being used to disseminate extremist content with an intention to disturb peace." "Upon receiving input about the online activity, a swift investigation was launched, social media handle was resolved leading to the identification of the suspect as the social media abuser Showkat Ahmed Dar was found to be actively engaged in posting and sharing content aimed at glorifying terrorism, terrorist commanders and inciting anti-national sentiments among young minds," the statement said. "Efforts to track the suspect were initially hindered due to his constant movement and change of location. However, a well-coordinated strategy was implemented on ground to apprehend him along with his electronic device. A preliminary inspection of the digital devices revealed access to the radical Facebook account, along with incriminating materials, including a video of slain terrorist commander Zakir Musa and other extremist propaganda," it added. "It is crucial to highlight that Showkat Ahmad Dar has a history of radical activities. He was previously arrested in 2019 by Harwan Police Station of Srinagar for involvement in stone-pelting incidents. Additionally, in 2022, he was detained by Cyber Police Station Srinagar for engaging in the online dissemination of radical content" the statement said. "It is noteworthy that on the request of intelligence agencies in Jammu and Kashmir, all the social media service providers have established special units to monitor the radical propaganda especially in J&K. The moment any such radical activity is witnessed by their monitoring unit, it is reported to the security agencies immediately," it said. "These joint actions by security and intelligence agencies in Jammu and Kashmir in coordination with The Special Monitoring units of social media companies, has been responsible in busting many radical modules and identify potential terrorists," the statement added. "The successful apprehension of the suspect highlights the commitment of law enforcement agencies to curb online radicalization and safeguarding the youth from extremist influences. Investigations are going on, his role and other associates are under probe, and further legal action will follow as per the provisions of the law," it said—(KNO)

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