Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have detained a doctor and his wife for allegedly misusing their positions to radicalise youth and recruit for terror groups. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir unit conducted searches across three districts as part of a crackdown on social media abusers linked to cross-border handlers. No formal arrests have been made yet.
In a new case filed by the counter intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a doctor and his wife from south Kashmir are under investigation for their alleged role in recruiting individuals to terror ranks. The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) carried out coordinated searches on Tuesday across Srinagar, Kulgam, and Anantnag districts, armed with warrants from a court designated under the NIA Act.
These operations form part of an ongoing effort to target social media 'abusers' who collaborate with handlers across the border to promote terrorist, secessionist, and separatist agendas, according to police statements. The couple was detained during the raids for allegedly glorifying terrorists and engaging in radicalisation activities aimed at terrorist recruitment. Police sources noted that no formal arrests have occurred so far.
By leveraging their professional status and societal standing, the individuals purportedly used social media to disseminate disinformation, incite violence, and disrupt public order. The doctor, a government employee, was accused of online unlawful activities and misusing his official position in ways detrimental to public order and national security. His wife was involved in radicalising local women through online and offline engagements, pushing divisive narratives and influencing vulnerable groups under the guise of community interactions. Her links to the banned Dukhtaran-e-Milat organisation are being probed.
CIK teams recovered five mobile phones, five SIM cards, one tablet, and other digital and documentary evidence relevant to the case. 'This dimension of the case highlights a concerning trend of exploitation of social roles and professional facades to advance disruptive agendas,' CIK officials stated.
The incident underscores efforts to counter online radicalisation in the region, where professional figures are allegedly being used to further disruptive goals.