MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA
On 16 September 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Ministry of Home Affairs had declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Summary
The Shahzad Bhatti Network is involved in cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics and in inciting youths and petty criminals into terrorism, Home Minister Amit Shah said in a post on X. He said the syndicate also published hateful digital content targeting India's democratic structure and communal harmony. Amit Shah linked the ban to Prime Minister Modi's policy of zero tolerance against terrorism.
Key facts
- Banned group
- Shahzad Bhatti Network
- Law
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA)
- Announced by
- Home Minister Amit Shah, 16 Sep 2026
- Charges
- Cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives, narcotics; inciting youth; hateful digital content
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Under which law did the MHA declare the Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation on 16 September 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
The network was declared a terrorist organisation under the UAPA.
Consider the following about the Shahzad Bhatti Network, as stated by Amit Shah: 1. It is involved in cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives and narcotics. 2. It published hateful digital content targeting India's democratic structure and communal harmony. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as stated by the Home Minister.