Maharashtra bans 114 extremist items linked to ISIS, Al Qaeda
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Why in news
The Maharashtra government banned 114 extremist items linked to ISIS and Al Qaeda to curb the promotion of violent extremism and protect internal security.
Background
On August 6, 2026, the Maharashtra government banned 114 items including magazines and books. The State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted the investigation identifying these materials as threats to India's sovereignty.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyATS: State Anti-Terrorism Squad is the primary agency for investigating terror-related crimes in Maharashtra.
- Fact114 items including magazines and books were banned by the Maharashtra government.
- FactThe ban targets literature linked to ISIS and Al Qaeda.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of state-level security agencies in countering the influence of global terrorist ideologies and radicalization in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- role of state intelligence
- radicalization challenges
- law and order maintenance
- counter-terrorism framework
Keywords: violent extremism · internal security · radicalization · sovereignty · counter-terrorism
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