Hizb ut-Tahrir, founded in Jerusalem in 1953, has been active in promoting religious extremism and recruiting individuals for jihadist activities. The HuT has been promoting terrorism by using various social media platforms, secure apps and by conducting ‘Dawah’ meetings to encourage gullible youth to indulge in acts of terrorism. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the HuT is an organisation which aims to establish Islamic state and caliphate globally, including in India, by overthrowing democratically elected governments through jihad and terrorist activities by involving citizens of the country, which is a grave threat to the democratic setup and internal security of the country. The Ministry of Home Affairs banned the group, citing its involvement in activities that threaten the sovereignty and integrity of India. Meanwhile, a formal criminal case has been registered at ATS headquarters in Ranchi, and further investigations are underway to uncover the full extent of the terror network’s activities in Jharkhand. ATS officials have assured that the crackdown on extremist networks will continue with full force to ensure the safety and security of the state. This operation follows a similar crackdown last year, when Jharkhand ATS, alongside Delhi Police, arrested nine suspects during raids across Ranchi, Hazaribagh, and Lohardaga. Among those arrested was Dr. Ishtiaq Ahmed, a radiologist at Medica Hospital in Ranchi, accused of being a key Al-Qaeda operative planning to turn India into an Islamic state. Heavy police presence was maintained at all search sites to prevent any untoward incidents during the raids.
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