Srinagar, June 20: The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out pre-dawn searches at six locations in four districts of the Valley in a case related to the misuse of social media platforms for “unlawful and secessionist activities, officials said.
The pre-dawn searches were aimed at uncovering individuals and groups allegedly involved in propagating secessionist, anti-India sentiments through various social media platforms, officials added.
The State Investigation Agency, Kashmir conducted searches at six locations across Kashmir in Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama and Srinagar districts.
“ The searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation in a case pertaining to the misuse of social media platforms for unlawful and secessionist activities,” he added.
The police official said the case was registered by SIA Kashmir, regarding India-based social media entities collaborating with their foreign associates to spread hatred against India and promoting terror activities.
The police official said the identified entities are suspected of conniving with foreign associates to further their nefarious agenda, which includes instigating and supporting acts of terrorism.
“Additionally, these entities have been targeting government servants, hindering their ability to perform their lawful duties,” he said.
The official further said the searches conducted by SIA Kashmir resulted in the seizure of substantial digital and physical evidence like mobile phones, sim cards etc.
“The evidence will be meticulously analyzed to build a strong case against the accused individuals and organizations, ensuring a comprehensive investigation and subsequent legal proceedings,” the SIA said.
