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Crime
J&K Terrorists Use Porn Sites, Encrypted Apps to Recruit
✍️ Deccan Herald
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 05:34 PM
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Reports reveal that terror handlers in Jammu & Kashmir are turning to pornographic websites and encrypted messaging apps to reach out to potential recruits, marking a new recruitment strategy.
A recent report by the Deccan Herald has highlighted a novel tactic employed by terror handlers in Jammu & Kashmir. The handlers are reportedly using pornographic websites as a cover to initiate contact with potential recruits.\n\nIn addition to these sites, encrypted messaging applications are being leveraged to maintain communication, allowing the handlers to coordinate covertly. The use of such platforms is aimed at bypassing traditional surveillance methods.\n\nSecurity analysts note that this approach complicates monitoring efforts, as the content on porn sites is typically not flagged for extremist activity. The encrypted apps further obscure the conversation, making it harder for law‑enforcement agencies to trace the recruitment chain.\n\nAuthorities are urged to adapt their monitoring strategies to detect and counter this emerging recruitment channel. The Deccan Herald’s coverage underscores the evolving nature of terror recruitment in the region.