RS passes UAPA bill to tag individuals as terrorists

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) A Bill amending the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, which allows the government to tag individuals as terrorists, was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Friday after a bid by the opposition parties to send it to a House panel was defeated.

After a division was called for by some members, 147 members voted in favour of the Bill while 42 voted against it.

The Lok Sabha has already passed the Bill, under which the government can designate individuals as terrorists if they commit or participate in acts of terrorism, prepare for acts of terror, promote terrorism or are otherwise involved in terrorism.

–IANS
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