India Declares Hizb-ut-Tahrir a Terrorist Organization Amid Zero Tolerance Policy

The Indian government has banned Hizb-ut-Tahrir, a global pan-Islamic group, labelling it a terrorist organization involved in radicalizing youth, promoting terrorism, and posing a threat to national security. The group's activities, including using social media and holding meetings to incite jihad, have been highlighted as part of the threat.

The Indian government has taken decisive action by officially banning Hizb-ut-Tahrir, a global pan-Islamic group established in 1953 in Jerusalem. The organization, now listed as a terrorist entity, aims to establish an Islamic state and caliphate worldwide, including in India, through jihad and terror-related activities.

The Union Home Ministry identified Hizb-ut-Tahrir's involvement in radicalizing and motivating the youth to join terrorist outfits like ISIS. This includes raising funds for terror acts, posing significant threats to India's national security and sovereignty. The Ministry emphasized the group's exploitation of social media and 'Dawah' meetings to incite terrorism among vulnerable youth.

The ban, effective immediately under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, underscores the Modi administration's commitment to combating terrorism with a zero-tolerance policy. With global operations in over 30 countries, Hizb-ut-Tahrir's subversive activities have led to bans in nations including Germany, the UK, and Egypt.

(With inputs from agencies.)