Srinagar: Counter Intelligence Kashmir on Wednesday said that a youth was detained to prevent him from joining militant ranks.
In a handout to Kashmir Newsville, CIK Said it reliably learnt that one Bhat Navidul Ali S/O Ali Mohd Bhat, a resident of Tazipora-Mohanpora of District Kulgam presently pursuing M.Sc in Lab Sciences, is misusing Social Media for radical propaganda aimed at to instigate common people against the Government of India and also glamorizing militancy in J&K. The individual is in constant touch with some cyber / virtual entity involved in radicalising and motivating the youth to join militancy ranks.
Besides, the individual also consumes the radical content available on the internet. It was also learnt that he is about to join militant ranks. On receipt of the information, a special team of CIK apprehended Bhat Navidul Ali for questioning. The parents and respectables of his neighbourhood have been called for counselling, it said.
An appeal is made to the youths of Kashmir valley to refrain from involving in such illegal activities and parents are advised to keep a close watch upon their wards so that the youths does not fall in the trap of such enticements, reads the statement.