Maharashtra bans 114 radical items linked to ISIS, Al Qaeda under new security act
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Why in news
The Maharashtra government banned 114 radical items linked to ISIS and Al Qaeda to curb the promotion of violent extremism and jihad.
Background
The Maharashtra government banned 114 items of radical literature, including 'Voice of Khurasan' and publications tied to Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. The ban was enacted under the Maharashtra Public Security Act to counter threats from groups like ISIS and Al Qaeda.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact114 items of radical literature were banned by the Maharashtra government.
- BodyHizb-ul-Mujahideen is a militant group associated with radical literature.
- Act / BillThe ban was issued under the Maharashtra Public Security Act.
- FactISIS and Al Qaeda are the primary terrorist groups linked to the banned materials.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the role of state-level legislation in countering radicalization and the spread of extremist ideologies in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Role of state security acts
- Impact of radical literature on social cohesion
- Challenges in monitoring digital/physical radical content
Keywords: Radicalization · Violent Extremism · Counter-terrorism · Public Security Act · Internal Security
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