Nine Detained as Counter Intelligence Kashmir Cracks Down on Online Terror Networks

Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) on Sunday detained nine individuals, including a woman, during a series of coordinated raids across the Valley as part of its intensified crackdown on online terror networks.

Acting on credible intelligence about the glorification of terrorism and the radicalisation of youth through social media, CIK teams targeted 10 locations across Srinagar, Kulgam, Baramulla, Shopian, and Pulwama districts.

“In a sweeping crackdown on online terror networks, CIK launched coordinated raids across Kashmir Valley today, sending a decisive message against extremism and cyber abuse,” a CIK spokesperson said in a statement.

The operation, carried out with assistance from local police, focused on individuals suspected of misusing digital platforms to incite violence, spread anti-national propaganda, and foster communal discord.

Nine suspects, including one woman, were detained, and several incriminating items were seized, including SIM cards, mobile phones, tablets, and other digital devices. The recovered material has been sent for forensic analysis and is expected to provide crucial leads for further investigation.

“This action underscores our commitment to safeguarding public order and internal security by identifying and neutralising digital threats at their source,” the spokesperson said, adding that the operation marks the beginning of a broader campaign against online extremism.

Authorities said more raids and detentions are expected in the coming days as security agencies work to protect Kashmir’s youth from the influence of Pakistan-backed terrorist networks and online radicalisation.