Rajasthan ATS Busts Punjab Man's Pro-Khalistan Social Media Network

Agencies are now expanding the investigation to trace the wider network and identify possible associates linked to the anti-national activities.​

The action has been taken under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.​

Officials said that the Rajasthan Anti-Terrorism Squad, while launching a major crackdown on anti-national activities being carried out through social media platforms, had identified a Punjab-based suspect allegedly linked to pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan propaganda networks.​

The action was taken by the Anti-Terrorism Squad Social Media Monitoring Wing under the direction of Additional Director General of Police Dinesh M.N. and supervision of Inspector General Rajesh Singh.​

During surveillance of suspicious online activity led by Inspector Nisha Chavariya, the Anti-Terrorism Squad detected multiple objectionable posts, videos, chats and comments linked to the accused, identified as Gurwinder Singh of Punjab.​

An Anti-Terrorism Squad team led by Additional Superintendent of Police Surendra Singh was dispatched to Punjab for investigation.​

Digital analysis reportedly uncovered pro-Khalistan and pro-Pakistan content, along with alleged communication with suspicious individuals and members associated with the banned terror outfit The Resistance Front.​

Investigators also recovered chat logs and voice notes allegedly discussing the procurement of AK-47 rifles and grenades for terror activities.​

The Anti-Terrorism Squad further claimed that the accused had recorded and shared videos of a restricted Border Security Force location with Pakistan-based handlers.​

The probe revealed repeated circulation of Khalistan-supporting content featuring Gurpatwant Singh Pannu of the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice, along with material linked to separatist propaganda and suspected terror planning.​

Based on Anti-Terrorism Squad inputs, a case has been registered against Gurwinder Singh at Sadar Patti Police Station in Punjab's Tarn Taran district under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.​

Investigation into the wider network and possible associates is ongoing.​

- IANS