Delhi police outpost blast: 'Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan' post puts agencies on alert
Indian intelligence agencies are investigating a social media claim of responsibility for a blast near a Ghaziabad police outpost by an obscure group. Officials suspect the claim is a psychological operation linked to foreign intelligence.
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Highlights the intersection of digital disinformation, national security, and regional geopolitical tensions in South Asia.
NEW DELHI: Intelligence agencies have initiated an investigation into a social media post claiming responsibility for a low-intensity explosion near a police outpost in Ghaziabad.The statement, circulated online alongside an audio-visual message, was released under the banner of an obscure group calling itself "Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan".The agencies are cautious as the incident comes ahead of the Red Fort blast's first anniversary. Cyber intelligence teams and counter-terror units are currently tracing the IP addresses, digital footprints, and social media handles responsible for uploading and circulating the video and graphic banner.Meanwhile, security protocols around vital installations across the National Capital Region have been heightened as forensic experts continue examining physical evidence recovered from the blast site.The digital release features a structured statement in English alongside an Urdu audio voiceover.
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