New Delhi, Oct 21: Delhi government today notified a ban on Students Islamic Movement of India (Simi) in the capital for instigating communal violence in different parts of the country and disrupting the nation's secular fabric. Notifying the ban immediately after receiving an extraordinary gazette notification from the Union Home Ministry, Delhi government stated that Simi had been declared as an "unlawful" organisation for indulging in activities prejudicial to the security of the country and have the potential of disrupting peace and communal harmony.

Citing the Central government notification, it said Simi is in close touch with militant outfits and is supporting extremism and militancy in Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere. Simi supports claims for the secession of a part of Indian territory from the union, supports groups fighting for this purpose and is thus questioning the territorial integrity of India, the notification said.

It said Simi is working for an International Islamic Order. During Ikhwan conferences, the anti-national and militant postures of the Simi were clearly manifest in the speeches of the leaders who glorified pan-Islamic fundamentalism, used derogatory language for deities of other religions and exhorted Muslims for jehad, the notification said.

Simi has published objectionable posters and literature which are calculated to incite communal feelings and which question the territorial integrity of India, it said.

Bureau Report