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GoI blocks 40 websites supporting Khalistan group
On July 5, 2020, the Government of India blocked 40 websites that were linked to the Khalistan group. The websites linked to the campaign to register supporters to the Khalistan group. Highlights The Sikhs for Justice organization had launched a campaign to register supporters for its cause. The organization was declared unlawful by Government of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Khalistan • Khalistan Liberation Force • Khalistan movement • Khalistani groups • Operation Blue Star • Sikh terrorism • UAPA • UAPA act
Individuals associated with Khalistan Movement declared as Terrorist under UAPA act
On July 1, 2020, the Union Home Ministry declared 9 individuals associated with Khalistan Movement as Terrorists. They were declared terrorists under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Highlights The Government of India had amended the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in August, 2019. According to the amendment, individuals shall be designated as terrorists. Prior to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Assassination of Indira Gandhi • Indira Gandhi • Khalistan • Khalistan movement • National Investigation Agency • UAPA act • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act