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Extending the Ban on SIMI
- 12 Feb 2024
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for five more years.
- MHA cited involvement in terrorism, disturbing peace, and threatening sovereignty as reasons for the ban extension.
- SIMI was labeled an "unlawful association" under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in 2001.
Read more: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
