# Maharashtra bans 114 radical publications linked to terror outfits 2026-08-07T18:48:42+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The Maharashtra government has banned 114 radical publications, including magazines and books, linked to outlawed terrorist organisations. The Home Department issued a gazette notification on August 6, 2026, ordering the seizure of materials that glorify violent extremism and jihad, promoting radicalisation. The banned items include 44 issues of 'Voice of Khurasan', 'Why Should You Join the Islamic State', 'Nida-e-Khurasan', and others linked to ISIS, Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, and Al Qaeda. The move follows a March 2026 letter from the Anti-Terrorism Squad Additional Director General informing the state about these materials. The police argue the publications pose a threat to public order and national security, citing ongoing investigations. In February, the ATS raided 21 locations in Yavatmal and Ahilyanagar districts over extremist activities, arresting a Pune software engineer for allegedly preaching against democracy and for a caliphate. ## Coverage - indiatvnews.com - thehindu.com Tags: Gazette notification, Maharashtra, online propaganda, publication ban, radicalisation, terrorism Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/maharashtra-govt-bans-114-radical-terror-linked-publications/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/maharashtra-govt-bans-114-radical-terror-linked-publications/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.