Indian Government Names 23 Pakistan Nationals as Terrorists
On July 4, 2026, the Indian government officially labeled 23 individuals residing in Pakistan as “terrorists.” This announcement was made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), according to the Press Trust of India (PTI).
These individuals have ties to militant organizations such as Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The designation allows the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take actions such as freezing their financial assets and restricting arms sales directed at them.
The UAPA was amended in August 2019 to empower the government to designate individuals as terrorists, a change from previous regulations that only allowed organizations to be categorized in this manner. With this latest addition, the list now comprises a total of 80 individuals recognized as terrorists.
Reportedly, among those recently named are three close associates of Hafiz Saeed, the founder of LeT, who is allegedly involved in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that resulted in over 160 deaths and countless injuries.
This move is part of India’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism linked to groups operating from across the border.
