PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): The Indian government has outlawed Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Afghanistan-based Islamic State in Khorasan Province (ISKP).
The home ministry banned the insurgent outfits under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for promoting terrorism in India and attempting radicalisation and recruitment of youth.
"Al-Qaida in Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), a terrorist organisation which has committed acts of terrorism in neighbouring countries, has been encouraging terrorist acts … in the Indian sub-continent,” the ministry alleged.
The Times of India, citing . . .
