Kerala Mother, UK-Based Handler Accused of Radicalising Teen With ISIS Propaganda

Thiruvananthapuram:
A disturbing case of radicalisation has come to light in Kerala, where investigators allege that a local woman actively helped a UK-based man indoctrinate her teenage son with extremist ideology linked to ISIS.

According to a confidential document accessed by authorities, the minor was systematically exposed to ISIS propaganda, trained to hate other religions, and encouraged to embrace violent extremist beliefs. The document outlines detailed online instructions allegedly sent by the UK-based handler, with the mother accused of enabling and facilitating access.

Investigators say the radicalisation process involved repeated exposure to militant videos, encrypted communication channels, and targeted psychological manipulation. The case has raised serious concerns about domestic involvement in international radicalisation networks and the vulnerability of minors to online extremist content.

Security agencies are now probing the larger network to determine how the handler established contact, the extent of the mother's role, and whether more individuals in India were targeted through similar methods.

Authorities have stressed that early detection and parental awareness are crucial in preventing online radicalisation, especially with extremist groups increasingly using digital platforms to reach young, impressionable minds.

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