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2 minors booked under UAPA by Chhattisgarh ATS for ‘ISIS link’s, ‘influencing’ youth on social media

The Chhattisgarh Police said the matter came to light when the cyber police came across a few posts made by the two youngsters while monitoring social media platforms.

2 min readRaipurNov 19, 2025 09:43 AM IST

Confirming the development to the media Tuesday, Chhattisgarh Home Minister Vijay Sharma said it was “a major success” for ATS. (Photo: X/@vijaysharmacg)

The Chhattisgarh Police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) recently apprehended two minors and booked them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their alleged links to an Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) module, where they were influenced online and were further influencing others on social media.

According to officers, the matter came to light when the cyber police came across a few posts made by the two youngsters while monitoring social media platforms. Following this, their activities were closely monitored, and after ascertaining that their activities were anti-India, they were apprehended and booked under UAPA.

Confirming the development to the media Tuesday, Chhattisgarh Home Minister Vijay Sharma said it was “a major success” for ATS.

“Two minors from Raipur were in touch (online) with the ISIS group. The two were working on the directions of the Pakistan module, which was working for ISIS. The two were active on social media and with the help of fake Instagram IDs, they were influencing others,” Sharma told reporters.

“The two were inspired and working on directions of the Pakistan module of ISIS and were also in touch with them. As part of this, they were instigating and influencing youngsters and expanding their network on social media. They had increased their reach on Instagram,” Sharma added.

Jayprakash S Naidu

Jayprakash S Naidu is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, currently serving as the state correspondent for Chhattisgarh. With an extensive career in frontline journalism, he reports on the political, security, and humanitarian landscape of Central India. Expertise and Experience Specialized Conflict Reporting: Jayprakash is a leading voice on the Maoist/Naxalite conflict in the Bastar region. His reporting provides a critical, ground-level view of: Internal Security: Tracking high-stakes encounters, surrender programs for senior Maoist leaders, and the establishment of security camps in formerly inaccessible "heartland" villages. Tribal Rights & Displacement: Investigative reporting on the identity and land struggles of thousands of displaced tribals fleeing conflict zones for neighboring states. Governance & Bureaucratic Analysis: He consistently monitors the evolution of Chhattisgarh as it marks 25 years of statehood, covering: Electoral Politics: Analyzing the shift in power between the BJP and Congress and the impact of regional tribal movements. Public Policy: Reporting on landmark infrastructure projects (e.g., mobile connectivity in remote zones) and judicial interventions, such as High Court rulings on civil and family law. Diverse Investigative Background: Prior to his current focus on Chhattisgarh, Jayprakash held reported from Maharashtra, where he specialized in: Crisis & Disaster Management: Notable for his extensive coverage of the Cyclone Tauktae barge tragedy (P-305) and the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on frontline personnel. Legal & Human Rights: Investigative pieces for platforms like Article-14, focusing on police accountability and custodial deaths across India. Environmental & Social Justice: Authoritative reporting on the Hasdeo Aranya forest protests and the approval of major tiger reserves, highlighting the tension between industrial mining and environmental preservation. ... Read More

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