Assam govt prohibits 'all forms of radical literature associated with banned extremist organisations'
Guwahati: The Assam government has prohibited all forms of radical literature, both print and digital, associated with banned extremist organisations.
Biswajit Pegu, Commissioner and secretary Home and Political department stated, “And whereas, the Government of Assam, after careful observation, has decided to prohibit publication, printing, circulation, distribution, sale, exhibition, possession and storage, whether physical or digital of any radical or jihadi literature, documents, materials or digital content associated with Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), Ansar-Al-Islam/pro-AQIS or any other similar banned or affiliated/similar outfit, as well as all websites, social media pages, encrypted channels, online groups or digital platforms propagating such extremist or jihadi content prohibited for safeguarding internal security and preventing vulnerable youth from falling prey to extremist propaganda”.
The order said that under the powers conferred under Section 98 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the Government of Assam has taken this step.
The order said that Assam Police, Special Branch, Crime Investigation Department, District Sr. Superintendents of Police, Cyber Crime Units and all law-enforcement agencies shall ensure strict enforcement of this notification and take necessary legal action under applicable provisions of law against all violators.
The order stated, “Whereas, intelligence inputs, cyber-patrolling reports and recent investigations undertaken by Assam Police and the Special Task Force (STF), Assam indicate the continued circulation, possession, dissemination and digital transmission of radical/jihadi literature, publications, documents and digital propaganda materials linked to the above-mentioned proscribed organisations; Whereas, such material includes content glorifying violent jihad, promoting radicalisation, providing ideological indoctrination, and facilitating recruitment, operational guidance, and incitement against the sovereignty of India, thereby posing a grave threat to public order, internal security and communal harmony.”
The order informed Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), Ansar-Al-Islam/pro-AQIS and other affiliated groups stand proscribed by the Central Government under Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, being terrorist organisations engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and security of India.
Biswajit Pegu, Commissioner and secretary Home and Political department stated, “And whereas, the Government of Assam, after careful observation, has decided to prohibit publication, printing, circulation, distribution, sale, exhibition, possession and storage, whether physical or digital of any radical or jihadi literature, documents, materials or digital content associated with Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), Ansar-Al-Islam/pro-AQIS or any other similar banned or affiliated/similar outfit, as well as all websites, social media pages, encrypted channels, online groups or digital platforms propagating such extremist or jihadi content prohibited for safeguarding internal security and preventing vulnerable youth from falling prey to extremist propaganda”.
The order said that under the powers conferred under Section 98 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), the Government of Assam has taken this step.
The order said that Assam Police, Special Branch, Crime Investigation Department, District Sr. Superintendents of Police, Cyber Crime Units and all law-enforcement agencies shall ensure strict enforcement of this notification and take necessary legal action under applicable provisions of law against all violators.
The order stated, “Whereas, intelligence inputs, cyber-patrolling reports and recent investigations undertaken by Assam Police and the Special Task Force (STF), Assam indicate the continued circulation, possession, dissemination and digital transmission of radical/jihadi literature, publications, documents and digital propaganda materials linked to the above-mentioned proscribed organisations; Whereas, such material includes content glorifying violent jihad, promoting radicalisation, providing ideological indoctrination, and facilitating recruitment, operational guidance, and incitement against the sovereignty of India, thereby posing a grave threat to public order, internal security and communal harmony.”
The order informed Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), Ansar-Al-Islam/pro-AQIS and other affiliated groups stand proscribed by the Central Government under Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, being terrorist organisations engaged in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and security of India.
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