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Crime
Karnataka Resident Arrested Over Instagram Links to Pakistani Gangsters
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 12:18 AM
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Police in Karnataka detained a man after tracing his Instagram activity that allegedly connected him to Pakistani criminal networks.
Karnataka police arrested a man following an investigation that linked his Instagram profile to individuals identified as Pakistani gangsters. The digital trail, uncovered by cyber‑crime officials, showed repeated interactions and shared content with accounts suspected of involvement in cross‑border illicit activities.
Authorities said the suspect's online behavior raised concerns about potential collaboration with foreign criminal elements, prompting a swift operation to detain him. The arrest was carried out at the suspect's residence after obtaining the necessary legal authorisation.
The police have not disclosed the suspect's name or the exact nature of the alleged criminal collaboration, citing ongoing investigations. Further details will be released as the case progresses.
Authorities said the suspect's online behavior raised concerns about potential collaboration with foreign criminal elements, prompting a swift operation to detain him. The arrest was carried out at the suspect's residence after obtaining the necessary legal authorisation.
The police have not disclosed the suspect's name or the exact nature of the alleged criminal collaboration, citing ongoing investigations. Further details will be released as the case progresses.