Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) was recently designated a terrorist group by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in accordance with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). An important step in India's fight against terrorism and extremism has been taken with this decision.
Kazakhstan Added Hizb-ut-Tahrir to List of Terrorist Organisation
- Hizb-ut-Tahrir is a terrorist group, including in the eyes of the MHA, which works to promote radicalization and raise money for terrorism.
- It aspires to create an Islamic State in the world by means of jihad, which is essentially a war against democratic India.
- Leverages platforms like social media, encrypted messaging apps and religious gatherings.
- (Oct) 2024 — Hizb-ut-Tahrir state 'amir' Faizul Rahman arrested for promoting disaffection and separatism
- India banned 45 entities under the anti-terrorism law and reaffirms its commitment to combating terrorism.
- Hizb-ut-Tahrir was founded in 1953 and is banned in Germany and Russia but works freely in more than 40 other countries.
- Known for its fundamentalist strain of Islam. [Criticized] as having links to extremist groups.
Month: Current Affairs - November 11, 2024
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