As the Islamic State (IS) is trying to spread its tentacles in India through continuous propaganda online, the NationaI Investigation Agency (NIA) on September 17, opened a hotline number for all to inform about any such activities, reports newkerala.com. NIA can be contacted on the landlines number 011-24368800 round the clock. "An appeal is being made that any such activity noticed on the internet may be brought to the notice of the authorities. NIA may be contacted at 011-24368800," an NIA Spokesperson said. The officer said that gullible youth are targeted on open social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and once a person shows interest, he or she is then enticed to communicate with online handlers based abroad using encrypted social media platforms.