Ministry of Home Affairs Extends Ban on Islamic Research Foundation as an Unlawful Association Under UAPA.
New Delhi:
In adherence to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of zero tolerance towards terrorism and anti-national activities, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has officially extended the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The announcement was shared by the Home Minister’s Office (HMO) on X, highlighting the ongoing security measures against the organization and its leadership.
Key Grounds for the Extension
The government’s order details severe threats posed by the organization and its leadership:
Leadership Under Scrutiny: The group is led by fugitive terror preacher Dr. Zakir Naik, who remains outside India facing multiple charges.
Anti-India Designs: According to official statements, the organisation has been actively involved in inciting communal hatred, fostering societal hostility, and promoting terrorism.
Ideology of Separatism: The MHA noted that the group propagates a venomous ideology of terrorism and separatism, instigates violent unrest, encourages the regrouping of absconding terrorists, and deliberately foments communal discord.
The decision underscores the government’s continued commitment to national security and public safety by dismantling networks linked to unlawful and extremist activities.
