Maharashtra govt. bans 114 radical literature items associated with terrorist outfits
In a gazette notification, the Home Department stated that the literature which glorifies violent extremism and jihad, besides promoting radicalisation will be banned
The Maharashtra government has issued a ban on 114 pieces of literature linked to terrorist organizations such as the Islamic State, Al Qaeda, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, and Islamic State in Khorasan Province. According to a gazette notification on August 6, 2026, this ban is due to the literature's glorification of violent extremism and its role in radicalization.
The Home Department stated that the State Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has found continued circulation and possession of such materials. The banned items include magazines and books like the Voice of Khurasan, why Should You Join the Islamic State, Nida-e-Khurasan-Urdu, The Revolutionary Resurgence, Nawai Gazawa-e-Hind, School Of Yusuf, and Modern Warfare.
These materials pose a threat to public law and order, internal security, and are used for recruitment, encouraging acts against India's sovereignty and integrity. The ATS has conducted raids across Maharashtra, seizing objectionable content in recent months. Last year, ATS arrested a software engineer for allegedly preaching extremist ideologies. The government directed respective authorities to forfeit these banned literature items.
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