Sikkim Police said on Wednesday there is currently no evidence of an organised terrorist module in the state, while investigators continue probing alleged online self‑radicalisation and the dissemination of extremist material by a 19‑year‑old arrested from his residence at Nam Nam, Gangtok on June 13. A first information report was registered at Gangtok Sadar Police Station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and the Information Technology Act, 2000.
Police said the case was opened after credible intelligence from the State Special Branch, shared in coordination with central agencies, prompted a discreet verification that led to the registration of the case and a detailed inquiry. “At this stage, there is no evidence of any organised terrorist module, local extremist network or communal angle within the State of Sikkim. The investigation presently relates to the alleged activities of an individual,” the statement said, adding that some digital leads may have interstate and international implications and are being examined with concerned central and state law‑enforcement agencies.
The probe is being led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Mingyur Tempo Nadik under the supervision of senior Sikkim Police officers. Authorities said scientific examination of lawfully seized electronic devices has revealed prima facie indications that the accused had consumed extremist propaganda over an extended period and may have attempted to disseminate extremist material online; those findings remain under forensic and legal scrutiny.
Sikkim Police sought to reassure residents that there is no current intelligence of any imminent threat to public safety, communal harmony or law and order, calling the timely detection “a reflection of the effectiveness of intelligence gathering, inter‑agency coordination and the prompt, professional response of Sikkim Police.” The force said it deliberately delayed a detailed public statement earlier to protect operational sensitivity and ensure follow‑up actions were not compromised.
The police described the case as consistent with patterns of online self‑radicalisation, where vulnerable individuals are influenced through social media, encrypted messaging apps and other online forums without direct contact with extremist groups. They urged parents, educational institutions and the public to remain vigilant about extremist content circulating on digital platforms and to report suspicious online activity to Sikkim Police. A statutory report required under Section 6 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 has been forwarded to competent authorities, and further updates will be shared as and when legally appropriate.
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