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During the investigation, SIA Kashmir identified multiple social media accounts being operated under pseudonyms by the accused to evade detection by law enforcement agencies. (File Photo)
The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir, has filed a charge sheet before against two accused for their involvement in alleged “unlawful and anti-national activities” linked to the proscribed terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen.
Altaf Hussain Wagay, from Behram, Shopian and Shabir Ahmad Sheikh, originally from Qaimoh, Kulgam, but “currently operating from across the border” have been named in the chargesheet.
“The case pertains to the dissemination and propagation of anti-national, secessionist, and pro-terrorist content through various social media platforms with the intent to radicalise youth and disturb public order in J&K,” agency officials said.
An FIR was registered at CIK/SIA police station in Kashmir last year under provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) after intelligence inputs revealed that “Pakistan based proscribed terrorist organisations, including Lashkar-e-Toiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad along with their proxies and sympathisers, were engaged in a coordinated conspiracy to disseminate anti-India and secessionist propaganda through online and offline channels”.
Officials said that the objective of this campaign was to challenge the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India, incite disaffection, and radicalise impressionable youth to further terrorist activities.
During the investigation, SIA Kashmir identified multiple social media accounts being operated under pseudonyms by the accused to evade detection by law enforcement agencies. “Their active role in spreading secessionist ideology, promoting terrorism and attempting to undermine the lawful administrative framework has been established,” the agency said.
Further investigation in respect of other suspects and associated conspirators is continuing under the relevant provisions of law.
Naveed Iqbal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, and reports from Jammu and Kashmir. With a career spanning over 15 years in frontline journalism, Naveed provides authoritative reporting on the region’s transition, governance, and the socio-political implications of national policies. Expertise Regional Specialization: Based in the Srinagar and New Delhi bureaus, Naveed has spent over a decade documenting the unique challenges of Jammu and Kashmir. Her reporting is distinguished by deep contextual knowledge of the region's post-Article 370, statehood debates, and local electoral politics. Key Coverage Beats: Her extensive body of work covers: Politics & Governance: Tracking the National Conference (NC), PDP, and BJP dynamics, including in-depth coverage of J&K’s first Assembly sessions and Rajya Sabha polls following the reorganization of the state. Internal Security & Justice: Providing rigorous reporting on counter-insurgency operations, terror module investigations, and judicial developments involving political detainees and constitutional rights. Education & Minority Affairs: Highlighting systemic issues such as quota rows in J&K, public service commission reforms, and the challenges faced by minority communities. ... Read More
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