The Assam government has taken a major step against radicalisation by imposing a complete ban on jihadi and extremist literature across the state. In a notification issued on Wednesday, the government declared that the publication, sale, distribution, storage, and digital sharing of such content is now fully prohibited under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the IT Act.
According to the order, literature linked to banned organisations—such as Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), Ansar-al-Islam/Pro-AQIS, and other extremist networks—poses a serious threat to internal security, communal harmony, and public order in Assam.
Recent reports from the police and special branches revealed that radical material inspired by these outfits was circulating both online and offline. Digital platforms, websites, and encrypted groups were found sharing extremist messages, potentially influencing vulnerable youth. The government has instructed strict legal action against anyone involved in the creation, possession, or dissemination of such content, emphasising that the move is essential to safeguard the state from growing radical activities.
