Mar 6 • 04:35 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Sleeper Network, Recruitment Cell... The Story of Terror Propaganda That Emerged in Mumbai

Security agencies in India are on high alert due to an incident in Mumbai involving an engineering student arrested for spreading terrorist propaganda through social media.

In a concerning development regarding online radicalization and the digital networks of terrorist organizations, security agencies in India have intensified their vigilance. A notable case has emerged from Mumbai, where the Maharashtra Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested an engineering student identified as Ayan Sheikh. He stands accused of disseminating propaganda for terrorist groups via social media and encrypted platforms. The ATS has filed a case against him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, emphasizing the seriousness of the charges.

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