Lok Sabha passes Anti-Terrorism Bill

The Anti-Terrorism Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. Union Minister Amit Shah presented the Bill in the Lower House.

New Delhi:The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, popularly Known as Anti-Terrorism Bill, was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after a heated debate.

Introducing the bill in the lower house, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the amendments to the bill would ensure that anti-terror laws were not misused.

"There’s a need for a provision in the UAPA Bill to designate a person suspected to have terror links as a terrorist. It is necessary to root out terror,” Shah said in the Lok Sabha.

Also, read: Modi wouldn't seek third party mediation in Kashmir issue