New Delhi : In a major step against terrorism, the Government of India has declared 23 Pakistan-based operatives linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) as designated terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, these individuals have been involved in planning, supporting, and executing terror activities against India, including recruitment, infiltration, arms supply, and attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
Officials said several of the listed individuals are close associates of Lashkar chief Hafiz Saeed and have been actively engaged in cross-border terror operations. Following this designation, strict legal measures will be enforced against them, including freezing of assets, restrictions on financial transactions, and other punitive actions.
The UAPA was amended in 2019 to empower the government to designate not only organizations but also individuals as terrorists. This latest move marks a continued effort to tighten the legal framework against terrorism and disrupt terror financing networks.
The government stated that the decision reflects India’s strong commitment to national security and its policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism.