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5 July 2026

UAPA designation of terrorists

The UAPA is a critical piece of legislation frequently tested in the context of internal security, and the designation of individuals under this act represents a direct application of statutory powers to address terrorism and non-state actors.

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Notes

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated 23 individuals as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
  • The total number of individuals designated as terrorists under the UAPA has reached 80.
  • The latest list includes 6 Indian nationals and 17 Pakistani nationals, all of whom are currently operating from Pakistan or Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Designated individuals are accused of recruitment, training, infiltration, financing, arms supply, drone-based weapons delivery, and planning terrorist attacks in India.
  • Key activities attributed to these individuals include the use of social media for recruitment, data encryption training, and the creation of fake identities to evade law enforcement.
  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is the primary agency involved in tracking these individuals, with some cases dating back to 2012.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the individual designation of terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) as a tool for national security and international cooperation. 150 words
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  2. Examine the challenges posed by cross-border terrorism in the context of digital recruitment and the use of emerging technologies. How can the existing legal framework under the UAPA be strengthened to address these evolving threats? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which legislation does the Ministry of Home Affairs have the authority to designate individuals as terrorists?

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