Ministry of Home Affairs
MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organization under UAPA, says Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah
The action is in line with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of zero tolerance against terrorism
The group is involved in smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics across borders, apart from inciting youths and petty criminals into terrorism
Targeting India’s democratic structure and the fabric of communal harmony, the syndicate also published hateful digital content
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16 SEP 2026 7:44PM by PIB Delhi
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today said that in pursuit of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of zero tolerance against terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
In a post on X, Shri Amit Shah said, “Pursuing PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of zero tolerance against terror, the MHA declares the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organization under the UAPA.
The group is involved in smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics across borders, apart from inciting youths and petty criminals into terrorism. Targeting India’s democratic structure and the fabric of communal harmony, the syndicate also published hateful digital content.”
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