The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday mentioned it has thus far arrested 168 folks in 37 instances of terror assaults, conspiracy and funding impressed by Islamic State (IS) ideology within the nation.
It mentioned cost sheets have been filed in 31 instances, the newest of which was filed in June, and 27 accused have been convicted after trial.
“The investigation conducted by the NIA has revealed that IS (Islamic State) is constantly trying to spread its net in India through online propaganda. On open social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, gullible youth are targeted,” mentioned a spokesperson of the company.
The NIA mentioned as soon as an individual reveals curiosity, he’s prompted to speak with on-line handlers positioned overseas utilizing encrypted social media platforms.
“Based on the person’s gullibility, handlers use the person for uploading material online, local language translation of IS texts, conspiracy, preparation of a module, collection of arms and ammunition, preparation of improvised explosive devices (IEDs). We do. Terror funding and even attacks,” mentioned the spokesperson.
The NIA appealed to the general public to convey to its discover any such exercise on the Internet.
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
