Jammu and Kashmir combats online radicalization with social media

Intelligence agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have started working with social media companies to fight online radicalisation. This collaboration aims to create special monitoring units that can spot and report extremist activities. These units have already had success. Recently, they helped catch Showkat Ahmad Dar, a user who ran a radical Facebook page under the name "Shaddy Kashmir Dryfruits." He was spreading extremist content that encouraged terrorism and targeted young people. Dar was arrested after a coordinated effort, despite his attempts to evade capture by frequently changing locations. He had previously been arrested for related activities in 2019 and 2022. Authorities found digital evidence connecting him to radical materials and videos. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full scope of Dar's actions and whether he had any accomplices. This case highlights the important role that the partnership between local agencies and social media companies plays in addressing online threats and protecting vulnerable youth. Security agencies are ready to take further legal steps as needed.