youth radicalization
Delhi Police Bust Pakistan-Backed Terror Network: Three Arrested in Multi-State Operation
Dec 01, 2025 01:35 am CST
Delhi Police Special Cell has dismantled a Pakistan-based terror network led by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, arresting three young operatives from three different states. The module was responsible for a recent grenade attack in Punjab and was recruiting vulnerable youth through social media for terrorist activities. Authorities seized weapons, ammunition, and incriminating digital evidence.
Germany Bans Islamist Group Muslim Interaktiv for Promoting Caliphate and Undermining Democratic Values
Nov 05, 2025 06:48 pm CST
The German government has banned Muslim Interaktiv, an Islamist organization accused of violating human rights, promoting antisemitism, and advocating for Islamic law over German law. Authorities also raided premises connected to two other Muslim groups, Generation Islam and Reality Islam, as part of Germany's broader crackdown on extremist organizations threatening the country's constitutional order. Officials particularly noted the group's sophisticated online tactics targeting young Muslims and its opposition to gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights.
Maharashtra ATS Arrests Pune Software Engineer for Al Qaeda Links and Youth Radicalization Activities
Oct 28, 2025 09:39 am CST
A software engineer from Pune was arrested by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad for alleged connections with Al Qaeda and involvement in radicalizing youth. Zubair Hangargekar, under surveillance for a month, was charged under UAPA and remanded to police custody until November 4. Officials recovered materials suggesting plans for terror strikes in Maharashtra and other cities, highlighting growing concerns about online radicalization networks connected to handlers in Syria.
20-Year-Old CA Student Arrested in Bhopal for ISIS Links: From Academic Aspirations to Online Radicalization
Oct 24, 2025 05:02 pm CST
A 20-year-old chartered accountancy student from a middle-class Bhopal family was arrested for connections to ISIS-inspired terror networks. Despite his ordinary background, authorities discovered he was being systematically radicalized through encrypted social media groups, marking the second ISIS-related arrest in Madhya Pradesh within a month. This case highlights the growing concern of online radicalization targeting educated youth in India.