Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:15am on 17 Mar 2026,Tuesday India
A 19-year-old dental student has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad in Moradabad for alleged links with an online module of ISIS. The accused, a resident of Saharanpur, was reportedly connected to extremist handlers through social media platforms and encrypted apps. Investigators said he was involved in creating online groups to spread ISIS propaganda, recruit members, and promote extremist ideology aimed at establishing a caliphate system. He allegedly used fake identities and VPNs to operate these networks. A case has been registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and further investigations are underway to trace wider links. (PC: NDTV)
