UP Student Arrested for Alleged Online ISIS Recruitment and Propaganda Activities

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested 19-year-old dental student Harish Ali from Saharanpur for allegedly running online ISIS modules aimed at recruiting members and spreading extremist propaganda. Using platforms like Instagram, Session, and Discord, he reportedly coordinated with ISIS handlers in India and abroad, including Pakistan, and promoted jihadist ideology to establish a Sharia-based caliphate. Authorities registered cases under anti-terror laws and continue investigations into related networks.