# Jammu and Kashmir police arrest two for spreading radical content on social media

2026-08-10T21:47:18+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence wing arrested two individuals on Monday for allegedly spreading radical and anti-national content on social media. The accused, identified as Mehran Qazi of Anantnag and Babar Hamid Dar of Sopore, were taken into custody after searches at five locations in Baramulla, Bandipora, Anantnag and Shopian districts on Sunday. Investigators seized six digital devices and seven SIM cards during the searches. The case has been registered under sections 505 and 153-A of the Indian Penal Code and sections 13 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/2-held-in-jk-for-spreading-radical-anti-national-content/articleshow/133132852.cms>
- greaterkashmir.com <https://www.greaterkashmir.com/kashmir/cik-arrests-two-kashmir-residents-over-alleged-radical-propaganda-on-social-media-12247125>

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