India declares Shahzad Bhatti Network terrorist organisation under UAPA
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims + Mains·
UAPA and counter-terrorism: a key GS3 topic regarding internal security and cross-border threats.
Why in news
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the UAPA for smuggling arms, narcotics, and inciting terrorism.
Background
The Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) is a Pakistan-based group targeted for smuggling arms and narcotics and publishing hateful digital content. It has been listed as the 46th terrorist organisation under India's Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Facts for Prelims
- Act / BillUAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act used to designate terrorist organisations.
- FactShahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) is the 46th terrorist organisation listed under UAPA.
- FactSection 35(1)(a) of the UAPA was invoked for the gazette notification.
- PostAmit Shah serves as the Union Home Minister of India.
Prelims practice question
Which section of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act was invoked to notify the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation?
- (a)Section 35(1)(a)
- (b)Section 45(b)
- (c)Section 21(c)
- (d)Section 12(2)
Show answer
Answer: (a) Section 35(1)(a) — The note specifies that Section 35(1)(a) of the UAPA was invoked for the gazette notification.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in countering cross-border terrorism and internal security threats in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Legal framework: Balancing the use of UAPA powers with constitutional protections against arbitrary detention
- Cross-border nexus: Addressing the dual threat of narcotics smuggling and radicalization via digital content
- Intelligence coordination: Challenges in tracking Pakistan-based networks and their digital footprints
Keywords: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act · Cross-border terrorism · Internal security · Narcotics smuggling · Digital radicalization
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