Extending the Ban on SIMI | 12 Feb 2024

Source: TH

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