Home Ministry Declares Hizb-Ut-Tahrir As Terrorist Organisation Under UAPA
The ministry said that the outfit was involved in various acts of terror, including radicalising the gullible youths to join terrorist organisations and raise funds for terror activities
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday declared Hizb-Ut-Tahrir (HuT) and all its manifestations and front organisations as terrorist organisations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).
The ministry said that the outfit was involved in various acts of terror, including radicalising the gullible youths to join terrorist organisations and raise funds for terror activities, posing a serious threat to the national security and sovereignty of India.
Pursuing PM Shri @narendramodi Ji's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism, the MHA today declared ‘Hizb-Ut-Tahrir’ as a 'Terrorist Organisation'. The outfit is involved in various acts of terror, including radicalising the gullible youths to join terrorist organisations and…
— गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) October 10, 2024
With the latest announcement, HuT becomes the 45th organisation to be included in the UAPA's First Schedule.
A notification of the Ministry of Home Affairs said, "Hizb-Ut-Tahrir (HuT)' is an organisation which aims to establish Islamic state and Caliphate globally including in India by overthrowing democratically elected Governments through jihad and terrorist activities by involving citizens of the country, which is a grave threat to the democratic setup and internal security of the country."
The HuT is involved in radicalisation and motivation of gullible youth to join terrorist organisations, such as ISIS and raising funds for terror activities, the MHA said.
The Hizb-Ut-Tahrir is promoting terrorism by using various social media platforms, secure apps and by conducting Dawah meetings to encourage gullible youth to indulge in acts of terrorism, it added.
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