Unveiling the Dark Web: Young Lives Entangled in ISIS Propaganda

Two young men, drawn into the dark web of ISIS propaganda, plotted a terror attack in Delhi during Diwali. Arrested in a pre-emptive operation, they were allegedly working under a handler from the Syria-Turkey border. Their radicalization, deepened through social media, planned to target crowded locations.

Two young men, who appeared to lead ordinary lives, became embroiled in a sinister world of ISIS propaganda. Arrested in a preemptive strike by police, Md Adnan Khan and Adnan Khan plotted a terror attack in Delhi during Diwali, allegedly under the guidance of a handler from the Syria-Turkey border.

The duo, described by officials as "highly radicalised," planned to target crowded locations in the capital, including a mall and a public park. Their radicalization journey began online, fueled by extremist content and engagement with jihadi ideologies, eventually leading to a coordinated plot.

The operation, which came just months after Mohammad's earlier arrest by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad, highlights the urgent need for vigilance against digital extremism. Police intervention likely averted a major tragedy, reflecting the complex battle against radicalization in the digital era.

(With inputs from agencies.)