Maharashtra government bans 114 items of radical literature
The Maharashtra government has issued a gazette notification banning 114 items of literature, including magazines, books, and digital content, associated with various terrorist organizations. The state Home Department stated that the banned material promotes radicalization, ideological indoctrination, and glorifies violent extremism and jihad. The decision follows investigations by the Anti-Terrorism Squad, along with intelligence inputs and cyber surveillance reports.
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What Happened
The Maharashtra government has officially banned 114 pieces of literature, including books, magazines, and digital content, linked to terrorist organizations. The state Home Department issued a gazette notification prohibiting the circulation, possession, and transmission of these materials, which are described as promoting radicalization and glorifying violent extremism and jihad.
The banned items are associated with groups including the Islamic State, Islamic State in Khorasan Province, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Pir Panjal Regiment, and Al Qaeda. The government action was initiated following intelligence reports, cyber surveillance, and investigations conducted by the state Anti-Terrorism Squad. The materials targeted by the order are linked to organizations listed in the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Background
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, is India's primary legislation for the effective prevention of unlawful activities associations and for dealing with terrorist activities.
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Key Facts
- The Maharashtra government banned 114 items of literature.
- The ban covers books, magazines, and digital content.
- The materials are linked to terrorist organizations including Al Qaeda and the Islamic State.
- The decision was based on intelligence inputs and Anti-Terrorism Squad investigations.
- The banned content is associated with groups listed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
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