Jharkhand News: Bokaro man arrested for praising Pahalgam terror attack on social media

SUBHASH MISHRA

Dhanbad, April 23: A man from Bokaro, identified as Kasim alias Naushad (35), was arrested on Wednesday for posting an inflammatory and objectionable message on social media in connection with the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 tourists.

Bokaro Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) and police spokesperson Alok Ranjan confirmed the arrest and said Naushad is being interrogated for his post, which sparked outrage.

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Hate-Filled Message Praised Terrorists

On Tuesday evening, Naushad, a resident of Millat Nagar under Balidih police station area, uploaded a controversial post on social media, stating, “Thank You Pakistan. Thank You Lashkar-e-Taiba, May Allah Bless You always. We will be more happy if RSS, BJP, Bajrang Dal and the media are targeted.”

The post came to light after BJP Ranchi MLA CP Singh alerted Bokaro Superintendent of Police Manoj Swargiyari around 11 PM on Tuesday. Acting swiftly, a high-level police team raided Naushad’s residence at 6 AM on Wednesday and brought him to the police station for questioning.

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Sources revealed that the SIM card used to upload the post was registered in the name of Naushad’s elder brother, who currently lives in Dubai. Police are now investigating Naushad’s past social media activities and other possible violations.

Meanwhile, Ranchi police have also lodged an FIR against Naushad at the Sukhdeonagar police station.