Ministry of Home Affairs Designates Shahzad Bhatti Network as a Terrorist Organization Under UAPA: Amit Shah
Distilled Policy Brief
- The syndicate is involved in cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives, and narcotics, and incites youth and petty criminals into terrorism.
- The group targets India's democratic structure and social harmony by publishing hateful digital content.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Shahzad Bhatti Network has been designated as a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine the role of cross-border syndicates and digital radicalization in threatening India's internal security and communal harmony, and evaluate the efficacy of legal frameworks like UAPA.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the recent actions taken by the Ministry of Home Affairs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), consider the Shahzad Bhatti Network: 1. It has been designated as a terrorist organisation. 2. The syndicate is involved in cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives, and narcotics. 3. It solely engages in financial fraud without any involvement in radicalizing youth. Which of the statements given above are correct?
- [A] 1 and 2 only
- [B] 2 and 3 only
- [C] 1 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
The Ministry of Home Affairs declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network as a terrorist organisation under the UAPA. The group is involved in cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives, and narcotics, and incites youth and petty criminals into terrorism, making statement 3 incorrect.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.