UAPA tribunal upholds ban on SIMI, cites links to ISIS

The tribunal appointed by the Centre upheld the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The decision cited evidence linking SIMI to terror activities, including the Phulwarisharif case, ISIS-inspired plots, and connections with other terrorist groups. The tribunal noted that SIMI continues to operate through front organizations and receives international funding.