Vicky Nanjappa

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Ban on PFI round the corner


The PFI is set to become the 43rd banned terrorist organisation in India under Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, which states that an organisation shall be deemed to be involved in terrorism if it commits or participates in acts of terrorism, prepares for terrorism, promotes or encourages terrorism or otherwise involved in terrorism.

New Delhi, Sep 27: The Popular Front of India (PFI), which was raided by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the Enforcement Directorate, is set to become the 43rd banned terrorist organisation in India under Section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967.

The enforcement agencies would soon recommend a ban on the PFI to the Union Home Ministry. The decision would be taken soon, a source told OneIndia while adding that the legal options are currently being examined. For now, the reports from the Maharashtra anti-terror squad are also under examination.

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