India has officially labeled Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT) as a "terrorist organization" under its Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). The main reason behind this decision is that HuT has been influencing young people to join extremist groups like ISIS and raising money for terrorism. Experts warn that HuT could become an even bigger threat in India, especially because of recent events in neighboring countries like Bangladesh.
In Bangladesh, HuT supporters have held marches since August, protesting the ban on their group. These marches have caught the attention of counterterrorism experts, who believe the situation is worsening. Abhinav Pandya, an expert in terrorism and founder of the Usanas Foundation, shared his concerns. According to Pandya, HuT has become very good at forming alliances with other extremist groups. With political shifts happening in the region, like the possible exit of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, HuT and similar groups may see an opportunity t...
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