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Not just young widows, frustrated people are also susceptible to IS - IGP

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Sathesh Raj 24/06/2015 | 00:42 MYT
Not just young widows, frustrated people are also susceptible to IS - IGP
IGP: Based on our evaluations, not only young girls are influenced but anyone buying their idea of the propaganda will become the victim.
Frustrated individuals are easier to fall prey and influenced by the Islamic State (IS) propaganda, said Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar.

“Based on our evaluations, not only young girls are influenced but anyone buying their idea of the propaganda will become the victim.

“That’s the reason, many among the youngsters and those who are frustrated become influenced by IS propaganda and follow them,”said Khalid in an event at Bukit Aman on Tuesday.

The mentally and emotionally weak are susceptible to IS
propaganda

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He also said those mentally and emotionally weak are also susceptible to the propaganda spread by IS militants. He also does not believe that only young widows falling for the propaganda.

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