Failed propaganda: Bhatthi’s claim of 3,000 followers debunked

After the bust, Bhatthi attempted to portray the arrests as fabricated, insisting that all 3,000 recruited youths remain loyal and that the figures released by authorities are false.

Law enforcement officials dismissed the claim, pointing to the court‑recorded arrests and the confiscated digital infrastructure linking the alleged members.

Youth who had been approached by the network now question its purpose, and many have turned away from its offers.

The agency’s public awareness drive, highlighting the dangers of online radicalisation, appears to be resonating, as online activity from the group has dropped dramatically.