India Designates 23 Pakistan-Based Individuals as Terrorists Under UAPA

The Indian government has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) of 1967. The list includes members of militant outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, two groups long accused of orchestrating attacks against India. Under UAPA, the central government holds the authority to designate an individual as a terrorist if it has reason to believe they are involved in terrorist activities. The move reflects India's continued efforts to formally identify and restrict individuals linked to cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan.