Srinagar- Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has thwarted an online radicalisation attempt and prevented two Kashmiri teenagers from being drawn into a terror network operating through social media platforms.

According to a statement, the CIK said it had“dismantled a digital radicalisation network” that was using multiple online platforms to propagate extremist ideologies and lure vulnerable youth toward violence.

“Acting on precise cyber intelligence, CIK identified two radical social media accounts - faithful_warrior57 and Gurkboru.08 - which were circulating propaganda content, glorifying terrorism, and attempting to recruit young boys,” the statement read.

Following a detailed technical analysis, the operators of these accounts were identified as Hashim Mashood Lone (17) of Khawjabagh, Maloora, and Mohammad Hazik Ahanger (15) of Railway Colony, Nowgam. Both were traced, detained for questioning, and later found to be juveniles.

A digital forensic examination confirmed that Hashim was operating Gurkboru.08 under the direct guidance of a Pakistan-based handler known as Saqib (real name Ahmad Salar), associated with The Resistance Front (TRF). Salar had allegedly been running an indoctrination campaign from across the border, using encrypted platforms and VPNs to manipulate and recruit young minds.

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