Kashmiri Pandit Activist Arrested in Faridabad Over Alleged J&K Terror Threats

A Kashmiri Pandit activist has been arrested over his alleged involvement in recent terrorist threats against Kashmiri Pandit employees in Jammu and Kashmir.

Rakesh Handoo was arrested in Haryana's Faridabad and charged under stringent anti-terrorist and cyber-terror charges. The arrest comes after threats and targeted attacks in July and August, following which a major security crackdown was launched.

In August, panic gripped Kashmiri Pandit employees in Kashmir after purported threat letters were circulated against some employees. The letters reportedly carried the names and contact details of those employees.

The threats led to safety concerns among Kashmiri Pandit employees. Hundreds of employees appointed under the Prime Minister's employment scheme for Kashmiri Pandits were sent on administrative leave.

They were also asked to stay away from their duties for almost three weeks. The arrest of Rakesh Handoo is linked to the recent threats targeting these employees, although his involvement remains alleged.