Jammu, India: In a recent crackdown in Jammu, a city in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir, local police arrested a youth, Bashir Ahmad, and booked a minor for separate charges. These actions are part of the heightened surveillance and law enforcement activities in the region.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the police conducted house raids in the Bathindi area of Jammu city, resulting in the arrest of Bashir Ahmad. The authorities labeled Ahmad as an “overground worker,” a term often used to describe individuals suspected of supporting insurgent groups without being directly involved in militant activities.
In a separate incident, the police in Kishtwar district booked a minor for allegedly posting derogatory content on social media. This case highlights the increased scrutiny of online activities by the Indian police’s cyber cell in Jammu and Kashmir. The police are actively monitoring social media platforms as part of their efforts to maintain law and order in the territory.
These arrests come amidst ongoing tensions and security concerns in Jammu and Kashmir, a region with a complex history and significant political sensitivity. The Indian authorities have been consistently vigilant in monitoring activities they perceive as threatening to public order and security in the region.