India’s Union Home Ministry designates 23 individuals as “terrorists” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), according to a government order cited by multiple reports. The individuals are described as Pakistan-based and linked to militant groups including Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and, in some cases, other outfits. The ministry says the designation is intended to strengthen anti-terror measures against networks that it links to anti-India activities.
Several sources note that adding individuals under the amended UAPA law enables the government to take enforcement actions such as blocking finances, imposing restrictions including arms-related embargoes, and seizing assets. The reports also state that the mechanism allows authorities like the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to act against designated persons.
With the new list of 23, the total number of individuals designated as terrorists under UAPA rises to 80. One report also provides details about alleged roles of certain JeM-linked figures, including alleged involvement in recruitment, training, and facilitating attacks.
