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Seven held in Karnataka for suspected terror links, youth radicalisation
Police in Karnataka have booked seven individuals, including three Pakistani nationals, on suspicion of terror-related activities and attempting to radicalise local youth. Authorities allege the accused used social media platforms to coordinate with banned terrorist organisations and illegal arms dealers.
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Law enforcement in Karnataka has registered cases against seven persons suspected of harbouring links to terrorist organisations and conducting radicalisation activities in the state. The accused include three Pakistani nationals whose alleged involvement came to light during an investigation into extremist networks operating across the region.
According to police, the individuals used WhatsApp and Instagram to maintain communications with members of proscribed terrorist groups and individuals involved in illegal weapons trafficking. The digital platforms served as conduits for coordinating activities and spreading radical ideologies among vulnerable youth in Karnataka.
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the identities of the remaining four accused or the specific nature of the alleged radicalisation campaign. The investigation is ongoing, with police examining digital records and communications between the accused and external terror-linked operatives.
This case adds to growing concerns about the misuse of social media platforms by extremist networks to recruit and indoctrinate individuals, particularly youth, in South Asia. State police have intensified surveillance of online activity connected to proscribed organisations operating in the region.