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Assam bans ‘radical, jihadi’ content peddled by Bangladeshi terror outfits

New order says this is being done to “prevent vulnerable youth from falling prey to extremist propaganda”

2 min readUpdated: Dec 5, 2025 03:38 AM IST

The Assam police’s special task force has undertaken operations against modules of these outfits operating in the country, most notably ‘Operation Praghat’ launched last year, in which more than a dozen people were arrested from Assam, West Bengal and Kerala.

The Assam government has declared a ban on the possession and circulation of “any radical and jihadi” content associated with banned Bangladesh-based terror outfits, citing internal security and the need to “prevent vulnerable youth from falling prey to extremist propaganda”.

This was declared through an order issued by the state Home & Political Department, which mentions the Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), Ansar-Al-Islam/pro-AQIS and their affiliated groups, which are proscribed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The order states: “Intelligence inputs, cyber-patrolling reports and recent investigations undertaken by Assam Police and the Special Task Force (STF), Assam indicate the continued circulation, possession, dissemination and digital transmission of radical/jihadi literature, publications, documents and digital propaganda materials linked to the

above-mentioned proscribed organisations.”

The order states that this material includes content “glorifying violent jihad, promoting radicalisation, providing ideological indoctrination, and facilitating recruitment, operational guidance, and incitement against the sovereignty of India, thereby posing a grave threat to public order, internal security and communal harmony”.

Invoking Section 98 of the BNSS, the order declares a ban on publication, printing, circulation, distribution, sale, exhibition, possession and storage of “any radical or jihadi literature”, documents or digital content associated with these outfits. This also extends to websites, social media pages, encrypted channels, online groups or digital platforms “propagating such extremist or jihadi content”.

Sukrita Baruah

Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges. Expertise and Experience Ethnic & Social Dynamics: Deep-dive coverage of regional conflicts (such as the crisis in Manipur) and peace-building efforts. Border & Geopolitics: Tracking developments along India’s international borders and their impact on local communities. Governance & Policy: Reporting on state elections, tribal council decisions, and the implementation of central schemes in the North East. Specialized Education Background: Prior to her current role, Sukrita was a dedicated Education Correspondent for The Indian Express in Delhi. This experience provided her with a sharp analytical lens for: Policy Analysis: Evaluating the National Education Policy (NEP) and university-level reforms. Student Affairs: Covering high-stakes stories regarding campus politics, national entrance exams, and the challenges within the primary and secondary education sectors. ... Read More

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