House of Social Media Handler raided by SIA in Srinagar for propagating anti-India activities

 

 

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir on Tuesday conducted a raid at the residence of a social media handler in Magam area for his involvement in publishing of criminal content on the social media at the behest of terrorists and secessionist elements.

 

 

On reliable information, a case under FIR number 18/2022 under section 153-A, 505,506 IPC and 13 UA(P) Act was registered in Police Station SIA Kashmir and investigation was taken up. During investigation, it surfaced that the SM user was propagating anti-India and secessionist propaganda besides, profiling and intimidating specific individuals especially those who are in support of peace, order and violence-free society, by issuing virtual threats,” the official statement said.

 

 

The statement further reads that the suspected person has been glamorizing terrorists and expressing active support to the anti-national elements by sharing incriminating photographs, videos and texts etc. on social media with active financial & ideological support of secessionist groups as well as the proscribed terrorist organizations within the valley for advocating their terrorist as well as secessionist activities.”

 

 

The SIA official said that the search was carried out in compliance with a search warrant obtained from the Court of Special Judge, Designated under NIA Act (TADA/POTA) Srinagar and during search, incriminating material which include mobile phone, SIM cards and bank documents were seized for further investigation.