New Delhi, March 18 -- The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) has arrested a Srinagar resident for allegedly posting extremist content on social media, officials said on Tuesday.

In a statement, a CIK spokesperson said the individual was operating a radical Facebook handle, 'Shaddy Kashmir Dryfruits', which was being used to spread extremist propaganda with the intent of disturbing peace.

"Upon receiving input about the online activity, a swift investigation was launched, social media handle was resolved leading to the identification of the suspect as Showkat Ahmad Dar, son of Ghulam Ahmad Dar, a resident of Doodh Mohalla, Shalimar, Srinagar," the statement read.

According to the CIK, Dar was actively engaged in sharing content that gl...