Police Monitor Social Media: Warning to Youth Against Terrorist Traps

• Telangana and Andhra Pradesh police intelligence wings are closely monitoring social media for anti-social elements and terrorist organizations.
• Focus is on apps like Telegram and Instagram, where youth are being misled with hateful content and war propaganda.
• Anti-social elements exploit global tensions (Iran, America, Israel) to spread religious hatred and recruit youth into special Telegram groups for intensive terrorist ideology training.
• Social media algorithms can trap youth in extremist ideologies after initial exposure to hateful content, making them vulnerable.
• Police warn of strict action, including arrests based on IP addresses, and urge parents to monitor children's online activities to prevent them from falling into these traps.

Key Questions Answered

How do social media algorithms influence youth radicalization?

Social media algorithms contribute to youth radicalization by amplifying beliefs, normalizing violence, and accelerating the process.

What role do parents play in preventing online radicalization?

Parents play a crucial role in preventing online radicalization by staying involved in their children's digital activities, setting clear boundaries for screen time, modeling healthy device use, and e

Will police surveillance curb online extremist activities effectively?

The effectiveness of police surveillance in curbing online extremist activities is debated, with new powers in Hong Kong allowing police to demand device passwords.