The Centre designates the Pakistan-based “Shahzad Bhatti Network” as a terrorist organisation under India’s Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The declaration places the group within India’s legal framework for counter-terrorism measures, enabling restrictions associated with designated terrorist entities.
The Times of India reports the decision as part of India’s ongoing efforts to curb organisations it links to cross-border militancy. While the provided material includes only this single outlet, the core elements it emphasizes are the same: the group’s alleged Pakistan connection, the name “Shahzad Bhatti Network,” and its designation under UAPA.
As with such notifications, the designation typically follows an assessment of the group’s alleged involvement in activities that fall under India’s counter-terrorism laws. Details on alleged incidents, evidence, or the group’s stated position are not included in the excerpts provided, limiting comparison of differing angles across sources.
