Question : Youth Joining Terrorism

(a) whether a large number of youths are showing inclination/joining various terrorist groups in the country including Lashkar-E-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed and IS/ISIS for the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise;

(c) the manner in which suspected social media platforms run by IS sympathizers are identified and analyzed for potentially dangerous content;

(d) whether the Government is supporting community outreach programmes as a part of the strategy to deal with the threat of youth in India joining the Islamic State or other outfits; and

(e) if so, the details thereof along with the other measures being taken to deter youths from being influenced by the ideology of the said outfits?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
(SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a) to (e): Terrorist Organisations are using various methods, including the use of internet based social media platforms, to propagate their ideology and to influence the youth to join them. However, few individuals from India have reportedly joined the terrorist outfits. The Central and State Law Enforcement Agencies keep a close watch on the cyber space and suitable action is taken on any reported violation of law. Various programmes are also being undertaken to counter the influence of radical outfits.




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