Social Media Misuse: SIA conducts searches in four J&K Districts

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Tuesday conducted searches at several places across Kashmir in connection with the alleged use of social media for unlawful and secessionist activities. The SIA conducted raids at six locations in Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama and Kupwara districts of Kashmir division.

The SIA officials said that searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation in a case pertaining to misuse of social media platforms for unlawful and secessionist activities.

"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," read the official statement.

The SIA officials claimed that the pre-dawn raids were aimed at uncovering individuals and groups involved in propagating secessionist, anti-India sentiments through various social media platforms.

"The identified entities are suspected of conniving with foreign associates to further their nefarious agenda, which includes instigating and supporting acts of terrorism," said the SIA official. The officials said that these entities have been allegedly targeting government servants, hindering their ability to perform their lawful duties. During the searches substantial digital and physical evidence like mobile phones, sim cards were recovered.

"Evidence will be meticulously analysed to build a strong case against the accused individuals and organisations, ensuring a comprehensive investigation and subsequent legal proceedings," read the statement.