New Delhi, August 19, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
The Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) is increasingly shifting its focus from physical operations to technology-driven radicalisation, raising concerns among Indian security agencies over attempts to spread a “Caliphate” mindset among vulnerable sections of society.
According to security officials, the terror outfit is seeking to expand a radicalisation-focused model beyond parts of southern India, where agencies have previously detected such activities. The objective, officials said, is not necessarily to encourage immediate terror attacks but to influence young people towards an ideology centred on Sharia law and the establishment of an Islamic Caliphate.
An Intelligence Bureau official described the trend as particularly dangerous, saying the model seeks to gradually influence communities rather than relying primarily on conventional ground operations.
Officials said the group has been studying local issues and tailoring its online messaging to specific regions before connecting those concerns to its broader ideological narrative. Such localisation can make extremist propaganda more relatable and potentially accelerate radicalisation, they added.
The emergence of artificial intelligence has further expanded the capabilities of extremist organisations. Security experts said groups such as the Islamic State and al-Qaeda can use AI to produce large volumes of propaganda and translate material into multiple languages, allowing them to reach wider audiences with fewer human resources.
A particularly concerning possibility is the use of AI-powered chatbots for automated radicalisation. Officials said the Islamic State’s publication Voice of Khorasan has discussed the use of AI, raising concerns that automated systems could potentially engage individuals at scale while making it more difficult for investigators to identify those directing the activity.
The publication has also described AI literacy as fard al-ayn, or a religious obligation expected of every Muslim, according to officials.
Security agencies are now examining how such technology-enabled propaganda could be used to target specific communities and regions in India. Officials said the emerging model presents a significant challenge because the ideological influence can be conducted remotely, potentially from locations outside India.
The shift has prompted security agencies to closely monitor online extremist ecosystems, particularly as technology makes propaganda production, translation and distribution faster and more accessible.
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