Intelligence agencies examine possible foreign interference in CJP protests
Over 4,000 posts and 500 accounts abroad are under review. No finding has been reported.
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Following an Intelligence Bureau assessment, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, state cyber units and other agencies are examining over 4,000 social media posts and profiles, and more than 500 accounts allegedly operating from outside India, including Pakistan-linked accounts.Sources:1Free Press Journal
Concerns include misleading or manipulated content and fragmented fundraising through cash and material donations, with no central treasury or bank account. The report notes that Pannun, designated a terrorist by India, voiced support for the agitation.Sources:1Free Press Journal
No conclusion has been reported, and the report includes no response from the CJP.Sources:1Free Press Journal
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Who is involved
- Intelligence BureauIssued the assessmentIndia's domestic intelligence agencySources:1Free Press Journal
- Cockroach Janta PartySubject of the reviewYouth-led protest movement in IndiaSources:1Free Press Journal
- Gurpatwant Singh PannunNoted as having voiced supportHead of Sikhs for Justice; designated a terrorist by IndiaSources:1Free Press Journal
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- Banned SFJ head Pannun claims he will fund CJP protestsIn an unverified video, the Khalistan separatist leader offered US$1 million on conditions. No transfer has been reported.Sources:Free Press Journal
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