MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA
The network is run by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, who is backed by Pakistan’s spy agency ISI
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on September 16, 2026 that the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) has been declared a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. The SBN is accused of smuggling weapons, explosives, and narcotics across borders, while also inciting young individuals and petty criminals towards terrorist activities.
Their actions aim to undermine India's democratic institutions and communal harmony, as well as publish harmful digital content. The government added the SBN to the First Schedule of the UAPA, officially categorising it as a banned terrorist organisation. The decision was based on the group's involvement in various acts of terrorism within India and its efforts to recruit gullible youth and local criminals. The SBN is now the 46th entry on the list of designated terrorist organisations in India.
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