New Delhi : Security agencies have reportedly uncovered a shift in the way terror groups and Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) communicate with recruits in Jammu and Kashmir. Instead of relying mainly on mainstream social media platforms, handlers are allegedly turning to adult websites and specialised encrypted applications to conceal their communications.
Officials said some adult-oriented platforms contain real-time chat functions that can be misused for covert communication. Security agencies are now examining these platforms as part of wider efforts to identify and disrupt terror recruitment networks.
Encrypted platforms make tracking harder
According to officials, some groups are also using privacy-focused applications and services operating through the Tor network. Such systems can make it more difficult for investigators to establish the identities and locations of users.
Authorities are also monitoring other anonymous communication platforms and applications that reportedly offer features such as encrypted messaging and limited registration requirements. Some of these services are allegedly accessed through VPNs even where they are blocked or restricted in India.
Agencies strengthen digital surveillance
The latest findings have prompted security agencies to adapt their cyber-surveillance capabilities to monitor communication channels beyond conventional social media.
Officials said the use of alternative digital platforms is part of a broader effort by terror handlers to avoid leaving easily traceable digital footprints while reaching potential recruits.
The development has highlighted the growing challenge of countering online radicalisation, particularly when communication shifts towards less visible and harder-to-monitor platforms. Agencies are continuing to investigate the networks and methods involved.