Who Are 23 Pakistan-Based Individuals India Designated As Terrorists? List of Names Here
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has designated 23 individuals as terrorists under the UAPA, furthering the government's 'zero tolerance' policy against terror. The move targets individuals linked to groups like JeM and LeT, enabling asset freezes and travel bans to dismantle terror networks and enhance national security efforts.
In a significant move under the Modi government’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” against terrorism, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formally designated 23 individuals as terrorists. The action, taken under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), aims to dismantle terror networks by curbing the financial resources, recruitment capabilities, and movement of these individuals.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah underscored the government’s commitment to national security, stating in a post on X (formerly Twitter), “Pursuing PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s vision of zero tolerance against terror: the MHA today declared 23 dreaded terror functionaries affiliated with banned organisations as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.” India Expands Terrorist List: 23 New Pakistan-Based Operatives Added Under UAPA; Check Full List Here.
The Designated Terrorists Are Involved in Anti-India Activities, Says Home Minister's Office
Pursuing Modi Ji's vision of zero tolerance against terror, the MHA today declared 23 dreaded terror functionaries as terrorists under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The designated terrorists are involved in anti-India activities, carrying out…
— गृहमंत्री कार्यालय, HMO India (@HMOIndia) July 4, 2026
Strategic Impact of the Designation
The designation of these 23 individuals is intended to strike at the core of the terror ecosystem. By listing them in the Fourth Schedule of the UAPA, the government enables stricter legal repercussions, including the freezing of assets and restrictions on their international travel. According to officials, the list comprises 17 Pakistani nationals and 6 Indian nationals. These individuals are reportedly affiliated with banned militant groups, including Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and are accused of involvement in various anti-national activities, ranging from facilitating border infiltrations to radicalising youth and coordinating arms smuggling via drones.
List of 23 Pakistan-Based Individuals India Designated As Terrorists
The following individuals have been officially designated as terrorists by the Central Government:
| S No. | Name |
| 1 | Masood Ilyas Kashmiri @ Mufti Masood Ilyas @ Masood Ilyas @ Abu Mohammad @ M. Masood Ilyas |
| 2 | Mohammad Musadiq @ Doctor @ Abdul Mannan @ Sajjad @ Hamza @ Wahid Khan |
| 3 | Mufti Mohammad Asghar Khan @ Abu Saad @ Saad Jimmy |
| 4 | Hafiz Abdul Shakoor @ Qari Jarrar |
| 5 | Abdullah Jihadi @ Shahnawaz @ Al-Hijama
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| 6 | Firdous Ahmed Bhat |
| 7 | Ghulam Farid @ Gulshan Kumar @ Farid |
| 8 | Haroon Rashid Ganai @ Shunu |
| 9 | Bilal Ahmed Mir @ Ahmed Bhai |
| 10 | Abid Qayoom Lone |
| 11 | Nazir Ahmed Gujjar @ Abu Manazil |
| 12 | Abdul Rauf @ Hafiz Abdul Rauf @ Hafiz Abdul Rauf @ Hafiz Abdur Rauf |
| 13 | Ashfaq Ahmed @ Ishfaq Ahmed |
| 14 | Hafiz Khalid Walid @ Hafiz Khalid Naik @ Khalid Walid |
| 15 | Maulana Imdad Ullah Makki @ Maulana Imdad @ Imdad Bhai @ Maulana Imdadullah |
| 16 | Maulana Saifullah Khalid @ Waliul @ Mohammad Salim @ Wajid |
| 17 | Mohammad Yaqoob @ Abu Sumama @ Samama Ilyas @ Waris Ali |
| 18 |
Maulana Yusuf Taibi @ Mohammad Yusuf |
| 19 | Owais Farooz @ Owais Ahmed Mir @ Owais Farooz Mir |
| 20 | Qari Yaqub Sheikh @ Qari Mohammad Yaqub Sheikh @ Yaqub Sheikh @ Qari Sheikh Muhammad Yaqub @ Mohammad Yaqub |
| 21 | Rana Iftikhar @ Rana Waleed Atif @ Rana Iftikhar Haider @ Rana Iftikhar Ahmed @ Haider Khan |
| 22 | Wasim Noor Jat @ Qari Wasim |
| 23 | Mohammad Shahid Faisal @ Ustad @ Muhandis @ Zakir |
Context and Background
Since the 2019 amendment to the UAPA, which empowered the government to designate individuals as terrorists, India has significantly ramped up its efforts to target terror operatives directly. To date, 57 individuals have been designated as terrorists under Section 35 of the Act. The government maintains that these measures are essential to deterring anti-national activities and ensuring the safety of India's borders and its citizens. Authorities continue to monitor the activities of these operatives, many of whom are currently based in Pakistan, as part of a broader strategy to disrupt the infrastructure of terrorism in the region.
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