{
  "id": 7769209,
  "title": "Shahzad Bhatti Network declared banned terrorist outfit under UAPA",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/shahzad-bhatti-network-declared-banned-terrorist-outfit-under-uapa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T11:03:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/shahzad-bhatti-network-declared-banned-terrorist-outfit-under-uapa/article71472080.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "The action was taken as the Centre believes that SBN was involved in \"terrorism and has participated in various acts of terrorism in India.",
  "key_points": [
    "Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) banned under UAPA",
    "Pakistan-based SBN accused of smuggling weapons and narcotics",
    "SBN added to First Schedule of UAPA, now 46th designated terrorist group"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "MHA declares Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organisation under UAPA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/mha-declares-shahzad-bhatti-network-a-terrorist-organisation-under",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:06:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Shahzad Bhatti Network Declared Terror Outfit Over Arms, Drug Smuggling",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/shahzad-bhatti-network-declared-terror-outfit-over-arms-drug-smuggling",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:27:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Home Ministry declares Shahzad Bhatti Network as terrorist organisation under UAPA",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/home-ministry-declares-shahzad-bhatti-network-as-terrorist",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:46:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Centre Declares Pak-Based Shahzad Bhatti Network As Terrorist Outfit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/centre-declares-pak-based-shahzad-bhatti-network-as-terrorist-outfit",
        "published": "2026-09-16T10:49:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}