Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir are confronting a resurgence of “bedroom jihadis,” individuals who exploit social media to spread misinformation and incite communal discord from their homes. This threat, linked to terror groups and sympathizers in Pakistan, intensified after the 2024 assembly elections and seeks to destabilize the region by inflaming sectarian tensions. Investigations revealed a sophisticated network operating cross-border, disseminating inflammatory content and targeting vulnerable youth with propaganda. Recent police action contained potential communal flare-ups during Muharram 2025 and led to arrests, including of those leaking sensitive information about Kashmiri Pandit migrants. Former J&K Police DG Kuldeep Khoda emphasized that the evolving digital battlefield requires vigilant countermeasures as external forces increasingly wage psychological warfare alongside traditional terrorism to undermine regional stability. Security agencies continue efforts to curb this new-age threat to maintain peace in the Union Territory.