Two minors detained for anti-India activities, booked under UAPA

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By: Express News ServiceRaipur | November 19, 2025 04:17 AM IST 1 min read“Such individuals will be identified in Raipur and other major cities of Chhattisgarh and action will be taken against them. I will also request the Chief Minister to expand the ATS team,” the home minister added.The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Chhattisgarh has detained two minors and booked them under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their alleged links with an ISIS module online. The two were allegedly influencing others to spread extremist propaganda using fake social media handles.Confirming the development on Tuesday, Home Minister Vijay Sharma said, “ATS Chhattisgarh has got a major success. Two minors from Raipur were in touch (online) with an ISIS group. The two were working on the directions of a Pakistan-based module. The two were active on social media and were influencing others using fake Instagram IDs.”The matter came to light when police came across inciteful posts made by them following which their activities were monitored. After ascertaining their activities are anti-India, they were caught and booked under UAPA, the minister said.“Such individuals will be identified in Raipur and other major cities of Chhattisgarh and action will be taken against them. I will also request the Chief Minister to expand the ATS team,” the home minister added.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© The Indian Express Pvt LtdTags:RaipurUAPA