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- Punjab Police say poor, unemployed and undereducated youth in border villages are being lured into crime by foreign handlers through social media.
- The police assessment identifies social media as the main channel used by these foreign handlers to recruit young people.
- Gurdwaras in the area are making announcements aimed at reaching young people and their families.
- The trend matters because it points to joblessness and low education in border villages leaving youth open to criminal networks.
- The police view the recruitment as a risk to security in Punjab's border belt.
What to watch next
- Concrete police measures announced to counter recruitment in border villages.
- Details of the announcements being made from gurdwaras and their reach.
- Any official employment or education initiatives for youth in these border areas.
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