Designation of Shahzad Bhatti Network as Terrorist Organisation under UAPA

The Ministry of Home Affairs has declared the Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) as a terrorist organisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, listing it as entry 46 in the First Schedule via Statutory Order 5080(E). Regulated entities, including banks and financial institutions, are required to strictly follow the procedure laid down in the UAPA Order dated February 2, 2021, and report details of accounts resembling the listed entity to FIU-IND. These entities must also advise the Ministry of Home Affairs as required under the UAPA notification dated February 2, 2021, and ensure immediate compliance with this amendment to Schedule I of the Act.

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( 203 kb ) Designation of terrorist organisation under clause (a) of sub-section (1) of section 35 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 and listed in the First Schedule of the Act

RBI/2026-2027/270 DOR.AML.REC.233/14.06.001/2026-27

September 24, 2026

The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions

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