Sikkim Police on Wednesday said there is no evidence of any organised terrorist module, local extremist network or communal angle operating in the state, even as it continues investigating a case involving the alleged online self-radicalisation of an individual and the dissemination of extremist content through digital platforms.
The clarification came in a detailed statement issued by the office of the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gangtok Police Range, amid the ongoing investigation.
According to the police, Sadar Police Station registered FIR No. 58/2026 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and the Information Technology Act, 2000 after receiving credible intelligence inputs from the State Special Branch in coordination with central intelligence agencies.
Police said a discreet verification was carried out after information was received about suspicious online activity. The inquiry led to the registration of the case and the launch of a detailed investigation.
The investigation is being led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Mingyur Tempo Nadik under the supervision of senior officers.
According to investigators, scientific examination of lawfully seized electronic devices and digital evidence has revealed prima facie indications that the accused had allegedly been consuming extremist propaganda over an extended period through online platforms and may have been influenced by such material.
Police said they are also examining evidence indicating possible attempts to disseminate extremist content through digital platforms. Officials added that these findings are still subject to forensic examination and legal scrutiny.
The investigation, according to the police, presently points towards a pattern consistent with online self-radicalisation, in which individuals are influenced by extremist narratives through social media platforms, encrypted messaging applications and online forums without direct physical contact with extremist organisations.
However, the police emphasised that the case currently concerns the alleged activities of a single individual and that there is no evidence of any organised extremist network operating within Sikkim.
Officials said certain digital leads suggest possible interstate and international links, which are being examined in coordination with central agencies and law enforcement authorities in other states. The Director General of Police, Sikkim, has also remained in close coordination with his counterparts in other states to facilitate verification of emerging leads and coordinated investigative action.
The police said they intentionally delayed issuing a detailed public statement until immediate operational requirements had been completed to avoid affecting the investigation. They also confirmed that a report under Section 6 of the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 has been forwarded to the competent authorities in accordance with legal requirements.
Reassuring the public, Sikkim Police said there is no intelligence indicating any imminent threat to public safety, communal harmony or law and order in the state. It added that the timely detection of the case reflects effective intelligence gathering, inter-agency coordination and proactive policing.
The police appealed to parents, educational institutions and the public to remain vigilant about extremist content circulating on digital platforms and to report any suspicious online activity to law enforcement authorities. It also urged citizens and the media to refrain from circulating rumours or unverified information, stating that further details will be shared as and when legally appropriate.