National Anti-Terrorism Day 2024: National Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually in India on May 21st, commemorating the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated by a terrorist attack in 1991. The day serves as a solemn reminder of the perils of terrorism and the importance of combating this global menace. In 2024, as the nation reflected on its commitment to eradicating terrorism, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) released an updated list of banned organizations and individuals. This list is a crucial component of India's strategy to prevent and disrupt terrorist activities within its borders, highlighting the government's ongoing efforts to ensure national security and public safety.
Anti-Terrorism Day 2024: Know Date, History, Significance & More
List of Banned Organizations and Individuals
The Ministry of Home Affairs has banned a few unlawful associations under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, of 1967.
| Organisations | Founded | Banned |
| Student’s Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) | 1977 | 2001 |
| United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) | 1979 | 1990 |
| National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) | 1986 | 2019 |
| All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) | 1990 | 1997 |
| Meitei Extremist Organization of Manipur namely: PLA and its political wing RPF, UNLF and its armed wing MPA, PREPAK and its armed wing the red army, KCP, KYKL, CorCom, ASUK | 1978 | 2023 |
| National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) | 1989 | 1997, 2002 |
| Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) | 1993 | 2000 |
| Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam | 1976 | 2019 |
| National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) | 1980 | 2020 |
| Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) | 1991 | 2021 |
| Jamaat-e- Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir | 1953 | 1975, 1990 and 2019 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction) | 1977 | 2024 |
| Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) | 2007 | 2019 |
| Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates or affiliates or fronts | 2022 | 2006 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) | 1998 | 2023 |
| Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) / MLJK-MA | 1932 | 2023 |
| Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH) | 2004 | 2023 |
| Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) (MCJK-B) | - | 2024 |
| Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction) (MCJK-S) | - | 2024 |
| Jammu Kashmir National Front (JKNF) | 1977 | 2019 |
| Four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL), namely : JKPL (Mukhtar Ahmed Waza), JKPL (Bashir Ahmad Tota), JKPL (Ghulam Mohammad Khan @Sopori) and JKPL (Aziz Sheikh) led by Yaqoob Sheikh | - | 2024 |
| Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League (JKPFL) | 1974 | 2024 |
The day honours the memory of those who have fallen victim to terrorism but also underscores the relentless efforts of the Indian government to combat this threat. The updated list of banned organizations and individuals issued by the MHA is a testament to the dynamic and evolving nature of counter-terrorism measures in India. As we observe this day, it is imperative to support and contribute to these efforts, fostering a secure environment for future generations.
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