May 24, 2019
The Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh, also called as Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen India or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan, has been declared as a banned terrorist organisation by the government, the Home Ministry said Friday.
In a notification, the home ministry said the outfit has committed acts of terrorism, promoted acts of terrorism and has been engaged in radicalisation and recruitment of youths for terrorist activities in India.
Therefore, the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen India or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan and all its manifestations have been inserted in the First Schedule to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the notification said
The listing under the First Schedule of the UAPA means the outfit is now a banned organisation in India, a home ministry official said.
” The government’s ban is a step towards eradication of terrorism. The defence forces need to look for these groups and remove them from their roots. “– Editor , Vedic Upasana Peeth
Source -Economic Times
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