Srinagar: J&K Police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) raided many locations including Kashmir capital, Srinagar and two other districts of south Kashmir’s Anantnag, Pulwama and north Kashmir’s Kupwara against expressing Anti-India sentiment on social media.
In a statement, SIA said that the searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation in case FIR No 05/2023 of Police Station SIA/ CIK 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.”
“Additionally, these entities have been targeting government servants, hindering their ability to perform their lawful duties,” said the statement.
SIA said it seized 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, SIA said in a statement.
(KNB)
