Concern raised over radicalisation of youths through social media & online forums


Rann of Katch (Gujarat), Dec 18 (PTI): Serious concern was expressed today over radicalisation of youths through social media and other online forums during a high-level meeting of country's top police brass which was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

After the inauguration, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said the activities of dreaded terrorist group ISIS have been witnessed in India and their is concern over radicalisation of youths through social media and other online forums.

Singh also said the ISIS has been trying to enhance its foothold in India's neighbourhood -- in Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

"It is a fact that the ISIS activities have increased globally and India is not isolated from it. Besides, there are problems of radicalisation of youths through social media and other online forums," he said and sought concerted efforts to tackle the problem.

He was speaking at the annual three-day conference of Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police being organised by the Intelligence Bureau.

Referring to Punjab, the Home Minister said external forces were trying to revive the secessionist demand of Khalistan by trying to manipulate people's sentiment.

"But I am sure that people of Punjab will give befitting reply to such evil design," he said.

He said security situation in Jammu and Kashmir was much better this year than the previous years as security forces have done commendable job in controlling activities of terror groups.

"Better coordination among the state and central agencies is the need of the hour. We must always be prepared for any situation or crisis," he said.

He said situation in the Left Wing Extremism affected states was fast improving but needed a multi pronged approach in tackling the situation.

"Morale of our security forces is high in these areas. The situation will improve further. We need a multi pronged approach in LWE areas. Development and winning the confidence of people is equally important in these areas," the Home Minister said.

  

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Promenade Road,Fraze Town,B'lore 560005

    Sat, Dec 19 2015

    This is really a serious concern need to be controlled and measures need to be taken to stop it.

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  • Joseph F. Gonsalves, Bannur, Puttur / Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 19 2015

    Inspired from the provocations and hate speeches against Christians and Jews from Mohan Bhagwat, Togadia, Daawaa centers and Dr. Zakir Naik, these youths are radicalized in India on the ground as well as on line forums.


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  • SKM, Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 19 2015

    There is a need to counter such brainwashing through social media and online forums. Parents, teachers and other organisations should involve in educating youths to refrain from such anti social activities.

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  • Don, Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 19 2015

    "It is a fact that the ISIS activities have increased globally and India is not isolated from it. Besides, there are problems of radicalisation of youths through social media and other online forums"

    Why don't people who go on line form groups for the betterment of society, by joining philanthropic groups? Instead they get radicalized, and then join ISIS. Was the internet meant to divide people or bring people together?

    Very strange

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  • Valerian D'souza, Udupi / Mumbai

    Sat, Dec 19 2015

    Radicalization of youths been happening by hard core elements for decades!
    Earlier Radicalization may not have been through social media or online forums.
    Once radicalized, Normalizing the person, generally not possible till his/her lifespan.

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  • Vantage Point, mangalore

    Sat, Dec 19 2015

    Is he meaning radicalised bhakt...it would be pot calling the kettle back...

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  • Swamy, Mangalore

    Fri, Dec 18 2015

    This is not something new it will always be there but BJP is taking advantage of people fearful of it. First was religion, next beef ban, then communalism and now fear mongering. What next?.

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  • Peter, Bangalore

    Fri, Dec 18 2015

    Best example our internet bhakt's.

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