CIK detains Kashmiri student for 'glamorizing terrorism'

SRINAGAR: A student from south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, currently pursuing his MSc in Lab Science, was detained by Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) Wednesday for allegedly misusing social media to propagate radical, anti-national views and instigate public sentiment against Govt of India. He allegedly “glamorized” terrorism on his social media handles and was himself about to pick up arms, the CIK said in a statement.

Accused Bhat Navidul Ali, a resident of Tazipora-Mohammadpora in Kulgam, had been in “constant touch with some cyber/virtual entities radicalising and motivating youth to join terrorism and terrorist ranks”, the statement said.

Apart from glorifying terrorism in J&K, Bhat “also consumes the radical content available on the internet” and it was learnt that he was “about to join terrorist ranks”, CIK stated. On receiving this information, a special CIK team detained him for questioning. His parents and neighbours were also called for counselling, the statement said.

“An appeal is made to the youth 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 youth does not fall into the trap of such enticements,” the statement added.