New Delhi: In a decisive move against terrorism, the Indian government has officially banned Hizb-ul-Tahrir (HUT), a group active in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a gazette notification on Thursday, declaring HUT as a terrorist organisation.
According to the Ministry, Hizb-ul-Tahrir has been involved in various terrorist activities across the nation, actively luring young individuals into organised terrorism. Recent operations by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Jammu and Kashmir have uncovered substantial evidence linking the organisation to anti-national activities.
Based on the NIA’s findings, the Home Ministry has taken this significant step, categorising HUT as a terrorist group. The Ministry highlighted that the organisation has been involved in inciting naive youth to join terrorist groups and raise funds for terrorist activities, posing a severe threat to India’s national security and sovereignty. This ban follows a pattern, as several such organisations have been outlawed in the past year.
The notification from the Home Ministry states that HUT is implicated in encouraging young individuals to join terrorist organisations like the Islamic State (ISIS) and is involved in fundraising for terrorist activities.
The notification further revealed that HUT has been promoting terrorism by organising ‘dawa’ meetings to encourage unsuspecting youths to participate in terrorist activities, utilising various social media platforms and secure apps for communication.
The notification concluded, stating, “The central government believes that Hizb-ul-Tahrir is involved in terrorism and has participated in various terrorist acts in India.” The group has been declared a banned organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967.
Previously, several individuals were arrested in connection with the Tamil Nadu Hizb-ul-Tahrir case, which included attempts to radicalise youth and establish an Islamic caliphate in India. Authorities reported that on Wednesday, the NIA arrested Faizul Rahman, identified as the ‘nawab’ or ‘amir’ of the organisation.
The NIA’s statement revealed, “The accused had conducted numerous secret meetings to spread the ideology of Hizb-ul-Tahrir among various groups and had launched divisive campaigns throughout Tamil Nadu.”
This recent crackdown reflects India’s commitment to combating terrorism and preventing the radicalisation of its youth, as the government continues to monitor and respond to threats posed by extremist groups.
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