Srinagar, November 18: Security agencies in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested a woman who allegedly used social networking site Facebook for luring youths for Jihad and terror activities, officials said on Sunday. The woman was identified as Shazia from Naidkhai in the Sumbal area of Bandipora district in north Kashmir. She has two children.

Security agencies have been keeping a close eye on Shazia's activities, including online ones. Shazia allegedly provided ammunition and magazines to two youths from Anantnag, one of whom has been arrested. It was also revealed that she would seek favours from senior officers promising them help in getting some terrorists arrested, as reported by PTI. Jammu & Kashmir: Another Youth Kidnapped in Shopian After Two Teenagers Killed by Hizbul Militants.

A few months ago, a video featuring Shazia had surfaced on Facebook in which she was called as a police informer. She had filed a complaint, after which two accused were held. "It seems that she was being used by terror groups to extract information from police and other security agencies and pass it on to the terrorists," an officer told the news agency. Terrorists Slit Throat of Youth in Shopian, Second Killing in 36 Hours.

The officer added that during interrogation she had not been forthcoming other than dropping names of some terrorist commanders. Shazia's arrest comes a week after police arrested 28-year-old Aysia Jan for carrying 20 grenades at Lawaypora on the city outskirts following inputs about terrorists trying to smuggle arms and ammunition into the city.

The police also recovered grenades and ammunition from her possession. Her two brother were detained in connection with the case.

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