more-inThe Centre has written to State governments seeking an update on the activities of the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) ahead of a decision on extending the ban on the organisation beyond January 2019. Under UAPAIn a communication to all States, the Home Ministry said the ban imposed on SIMI under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) comes to an end on January 31, 2019, but if the central government finds the group continues to indulge in unlawful activities, then the prohibition may be imposed afresh. The Home Ministry said it is essential to watch the activities of SIMI and if its membership continues then 'ipso facto' a case of unlawful activity under the law is made out. Described as a terrorist organisation, the SIMI was first declared an outlawed outfit in 2001. The SIMI was established on April 25, 1977, in U.P.’s Aligarh, and the organisation’s allegedly agenda is to liberate India by converting it into an Islamic country.

Source: The Hindu June 05, 2018 16:24 UTC