Police said that social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram were used to communicate with members of banned terrorist organisations
Published: October 5, 2026, 12:47 PM IST
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3 Pakistani nationals, 4 others arrested in Karnataka for ‘radicalising’ youth, terror links | Representational Imaage
3 Pakistani nationals booked in Karnataka: In a significant development, Karnataka Police have arrested a total of seven people in Bidar for allegedly using social media platforms to talk with leaders of a banned terrorist outfit and illegal arms traffickersAccording to police, the suspects used social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram to communicate with terroristsThe suspects include a 24-year-old man from Bhalki Taluk.
On October 1, Bidar Police lodged a FIR at Khatak Chincholi police station against the suspectsThe suspects have been identified as Vishalkumar Vijaykumar Metre (24), who hails from Yenkoor village, Ashu Sharma of UP’s Mainpuri and Raj Bhai of Madhya PradeshPakistan-based nationals are Shahzad Bhatti, Rana Hunain and Nomi KhanOne other person has also been named in the case.
