Question: Which of the following Bangladeshi terrorist group and its manifestations in India were banned by the Central Government on May 23 2019?
(a) Jamaat ul Mujahideen
(b) Jamaat al Mujahideen
(c) Jamaat ud Mujahideen
(d) Hizb ul Mujahideen
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- The Central Government vide notification dated 23rd May, 2019 has banned the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen India or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan and all its manifestations.
- It was banned under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 with immediate effect.
- The notification states that the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh and its formations like Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen India or Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Hindustan and their manifestations have committed acts of terrorism, promoted acts of terrorism and have been engaged in radicalisation and recruitment of youth(s) for terrorist activities in India.
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