• Mou Mou
• 13 May, 2025

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·      “West Bengal cracks down on anti-national posts.! 4 youths arrested in Basirhat & Bankura. #AntiNationalPosts #CyberCrimeIndia #BasirhatArrests.”

West Bengal is cracking down hard on social media troublemakers.! Four youths from Basirhat and Bankura have been arrested for posting anti-national and religiously provocative content online, stirring public outrage. From defaming India’s leaders to spreading hate with “Ghazwa-e-Hind” posts, these incidents have sparked a police hunt for the masterminds behind the viral content. Backed by real-time X buzz and official updates, here’s the full story.

Details & Context
On May 13th, 2025 West Bengal police arrested four youths in two districts—Basirhat (North 24 Parganas) and Bankura—for posting anti-national and inflammatory content on social media. In Basirhat’s Shankchura area, Saifuddin Ahmed was detained by the Basirhat Cyber Crime Police for sharing multiple controversial posts on his profile. These posts allegedly mocked India’s Prime Minister and female Army officers while praising Pakistan’s leadership and military, triggering widespread backlash. A local resident filed a complaint, leading to Ahmed’s arrest. On May 14th, he was presented in Basirhat Sub-Divisional Court with police seeking three days’ custody for further investigation.

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In Bankura, Mostak Mondal from Bogdohara village (Bishnupur Police Station) was arrested late Monday for posting religiously provocative content referencing “Ghazwa-e-Hind,” a term linked to extremist ideologies. This follows earlier arrests of two youths from Bankura’s Raipur and Barjora for similar anti-national posts. The Bishnupur police, acting on their own initiative, registered a case against Mondal after spotting his hate-inciting posts during routine social media monitoring. He was presented in Bishnupur Sub-Divisional Court on May 13th.

X posts from accounts like @BengalNews24 and @KolkataUpdates highlight public concern with @BengalNews24’s May 13th update about the Basirhat arrest gaining 1.8K likes. Web sources including @TheTelegraph’s May 2025 coverage, note a surge in cybercrime cases amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions with police intensifying social media surveillance. The Bankura police are probing whether Mondal’s posts were part of a coordinated effort, as similar content was traced to various online groups. Efforts are underway to remove the controversial posts and investigations continue to identify the original creators.

Quotes

·      “Such posts threaten communal harmony and national security. We’re tracking the source to stop this menace,” – Senior Bankura Police official, quoted in local media.

·      “Anti-national posts in Basirhat.? This is unacceptable.! Kudos to cyber police for quick action.!  #CyberCrime” – @BengalPatriot, X user.

·      “Social media is a tool, not a weapon. These arrests send a strong message,” – Cybercrime expert, via @HindustanTimes (May 2025).

Additional Information

·      Basirhat Case: Saifuddin Ahmed’s posts included derogatory images and text targeting India’s leadership and Army while endorsing Pakistan. The complaint was lodged by a local, prompting swift police action.

·      Bankura Case: Mostak Mondal’s “Ghazwa-e-Hind” posts aimed to incite religious hatred, detected during routine monitoring. Earlier arrests in Raipur and Barjora indicate a pattern of such activities in Bankura.

·      Police Actions: Bankura police have strengthened social media surveillance amid India-Pakistan tensions, fearing coordinated hate campaigns. Basirhat’s cybercrime unit is analysing Ahmed’s online activity to trace accomplices.

·      X Sentiment: Posts like @KolkataUpdates’ “4 youths arrested for anti-India posts.!” have 1K+ retweets, reflecting public support for the crackdown but also fear of escalating communal tensions.

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Impact Analysis
The arrests highlight the growing challenge of combating anti-national and hate-inciting content on social media, especially during sensitive geopolitical times. In Basirhat, a communally sensitive area, Ahmed’s posts risked sparking local unrest, as seen in X reactions like @BasirhatVoice’s “This could’ve turned ugly.!” In Bankura, Mondal’s religiously charged posts threatened rural harmony with @BankuraTalks noting, “Hate posts are dangerous in small towns.” The crackdown sends a strong message but raises concerns about balancing free speech and security.

Commuters, businesses and local leaders are relieved by the police’s swift response but the incidents underscore the need for better social media regulation. The ongoing probe into coordinated hate campaigns could uncover larger networks, potentially linked to cross-border propaganda, as suggested by web reports. However, excessive surveillance might alarm privacy advocates, sparking debates on X under #CyberCrime. The arrests may deter future offenders but also highlight the challenge of monitoring millions of daily posts across platforms.

Conclusion
West Bengal’s crackdown on anti-national social media posts with four youths arrested in Basirhat and Bankura, signals zero tolerance for hate and division. From Saifuddin Ahmed’s anti-India rants to Mostak Mondal’s “Ghazwa-e-Hind” posts, these cases expose the dark side of social media misuse. As police hunt for the masterminds and ramp up surveillance, the fight against cybercrime intensifies. Stay informed as this story unfolds with more arrests possible in the coming days.

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