Activist arrested over fake terror threat letters targeting migrant workers

Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Rakesh Handu from Faridabad in Haryana on charges related to the viral circulation of fake terrorist threat letters, officials said. The activist, associated with the Kashmiri Pandit community, allegedly shared the forged threatening correspondence on social media platforms.

The fabricated letters specifically targeted migrant workers and labourers operating in Kashmir Valley, according to police. Authorities described the content as designed to intimidate and threaten the workforce engaged across the region.

The circulation of the fraudulent threat letters on social media sparked concerns among migrant worker communities. Police initiated investigation after the material gained widespread attention online, eventually leading to Handu's apprehension across state lines in Haryana.

The arrest comes amid ongoing efforts by law enforcement to counter misinformation and fake threat communications that can incite panic among vulnerable populations. Authorities have been examining the extent of the letters' circulation and their potential impact on migrant communities in the valley.