{"id":3201,"date":"2025-05-21T13:03:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T07:33:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2025-10-18T13:30:32","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T08:00:32","slug":"national-anti-terrorism-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/","title":{"rendered":"National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025, Date, Theme, History, Anti Terrorism Laws in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#What_is_National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025\">What is National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_Overview\">National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_Theme\">National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 Theme\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_Date\">National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_History\">National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#Objectives_of_National_Anti-Terrorism_Day\">Objectives of National Anti-Terrorism Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#Anti_Terrorism_Laws_in_India\">Anti Terrorism Laws in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#Conclusion\">Conclusion\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/#National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_FAQs\">National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a reminder to maintain the peace, unity, and national security in the face of violent extremism. This day is observed on<\/span><b> May 21st <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">every year; this day is marked as the solemn anniversary of the assassination of former Prime Minister <\/span><b>Rajiv Gandhi <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in 1991. <\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a day to remember the overwhelming effects of terrorism on people&#8217;s lives and to reaffirm the nation&#8217;s commitment to combating all forms of terror.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Anti-Terrorism Day promotes awareness through various campaigns among citizens about the dangers of terrorism and the need to stand together to fight against it. Candidates preparing for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC 2025 exam<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should also know the importance of this day, as it covers key areas in <\/span><b>Indian Polity, Internal Security, Current Affairs, and Governance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Here in this blog, we have mentioned the <\/span><b>theme<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>history<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>legal frameworks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the overall significance of this important day in India\u2019s ongoing mission to uphold peace and justice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025\"><\/span><b>What is National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is observed on <\/span><b>May 21st<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> across India to raise awareness about the serious consequences of terrorism and to encourage unity and peace among citizens. This day commemorates the death anniversary of former Prime Minister <\/span><b>Rajiv Gandhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who was assassinated by a suicide bomber from the <\/span><b>LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on this day in <\/span><b>1991<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main aim of the <\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day in India<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is to educate people about terrorism and promote national harmony. Many schools, colleges, government offices, and civil organizations observed this day by performing various activities such as holding pledges, discussions, seminars, and awareness campaigns.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_Overview\"><\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 Overview<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a reminder for the people of how terrorism, both domestic and international, creates a constant threat to people and national security. The table below provides a quick snapshot of its date, purpose, theme, and relevance\u2014useful for general awareness as well as <\/span><b>UPSC 2025 exam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of the Day\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Observed By<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government of India, Educational Institutions, Civil Society<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Occasion<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Death Anniversary of Former PM Rajiv Gandhi (1991)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To spread awareness about terrorism and promote peace, unity, and harmony<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Theme 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet to be announced<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/list-of-national-and-international-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National and International Days 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_Theme\"><\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 Theme\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The official theme for <\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has not been formally announced by the Government of India. However, organizations and educational institutions often adopt themes that promote peace, unity, and a collective stand against terrorism. These themes aim to promote harmony across the nation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_Date\"><\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 Date<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is observed on<\/span><b> Wednesday, 21 May 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with various nationwide activities such as pledge ceremonies, educational programs, and awareness campaigns. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has also encouraged citizens to use innovative digital campaigns to enhance the day\u2019s message and initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_History\"><\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 History<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India is observed annually on <\/span><b>May 21<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to commemorate the assassination of former Prime Minister <\/span><b>Rajiv Gandhi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on this day in <\/span><b>1991<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. He was killed in <\/span><b>Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by a suicide bomber associated with the <\/span><b>Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> during an election campaign rally.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/national-anti-terrorism-day\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-3205\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-21-125958.png?resize=287%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-21-125958.png?resize=287%2C300&amp;ssl=1 287w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-21-125958.png?w=373&amp;ssl=1 373w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This assassination was a direct consequence of Rajiv Gandhi&#8217;s decision to deploy the <\/span><b>Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to Sri Lanka in 1987, aiming to enforce peace between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE. This intervention strained relations with the LTTE, ultimately leading to his tragic death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To this national tragedy, the <\/span><b>V.P. Singh government<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> declared May 21 as <\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1992. This day honors Rajiv Gandhi&#8217;s memory and raises awareness about the devastating effects of terrorism on society.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives_of_National_Anti-Terrorism_Day\"><\/span><b>Objectives of National Anti-Terrorism Day<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Anti-Terrorism Day in India is observed on <\/span><b>May 21st<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister <\/span><b>Rajiv Gandhi, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who was assassinated in 1991 by a terrorist group. This day&#8217;s main aim is to promote peace, unity, and awareness about the dangers of terrorism and the importance of combating it collectively. Here are some <\/span><b>key objectives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of National Anti-Terrorism Day:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Spread Awareness About Terrorism:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To educate people about the physical, social, and economic impact of terrorism on individuals, communities, and the nation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promote National Integration and Unity: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To encourage a sense of unity and brotherhood among citizens so people stand together against divisive and violent ideologies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay Tribute to Terror Victims: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To honor and remember the lives lost to terrorist attacks such as the Phalgam Attack and express solidarity with the families of victims.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen National Security Awareness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To promote vigilance among citizens and highlight the role of law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and armed forces in maintaining internal security.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Educate Youth Against Irrationality:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To guide young minds away from violent ideologies and empower them with knowledge, critical thinking, and a strong sense of civic responsibility.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promote a Strong Anti-Terrorism Stand:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To reinforce the nation&#8217;s resolve to fight terrorism in all its forms and to support governmental and global initiatives aimed at eliminating terrorism.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/important-days-in-may-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important Days in May 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anti_Terrorism_Laws_in_India\"><\/span><b>Anti Terrorism Laws in India<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has approved several <\/span><b>anti-terrorism laws<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to counter the threat of terrorism and protect national security. These <\/span><b>anti-terrorism laws <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">provide legal frameworks to prevent, investigate, and punish acts of terrorism while balancing individual rights and civil liberties. Here are some key <\/span><b>anti-terrorism laws in India:<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Originally enacted to curb unlawful activities against the state.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amended multiple times, most notably in <\/span><b>2004, 2008, and 2019<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2019 amendment allows the <\/span><b>central government to designate individuals as terrorists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provides the <\/span><b>National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with greater powers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allows <\/span><b>extended detention<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and limited bail provisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, 2008<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established the <\/span><b>NIA<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as a central agency to investigate and prosecute offenses related to terrorism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowers the NIA to operate across states without prior consent from state governments (amended in 2019).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grants special powers to armed forces in \u201cdisturbed areas\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Controversial but considered necessary by the government to maintain internal security in insurgency-prone regions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Information Technology Act, 2000 (Sections 66F &amp; others)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deals with <\/span><b>cyberterrorism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a growing threat in the digital age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addresses hacking, digital sabotage, and the spread of terrorist propaganda online.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enacted to prevent and control money laundering and to <\/span><b>confiscate property derived from crime<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plays a vital role in fighting <\/span><b>terror financing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a key pillar of terrorism.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Empowers the <\/span><b>Enforcement Directorate (ED)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to investigate and prosecute cases involving the use of black money in terror activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Linked with global efforts under the <\/span><b>Financial Action Task Force (FATF)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to combat terror funding.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>The Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 &amp; Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though not specifically framed for terrorism, several sections of the IPC and CrPC are used to <\/span><b>prosecute terrorist acts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and related crimes:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>IPC Sections<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on murder (302), conspiracy (120B), waging war against the state (121), sedition (124A), and unlawful assembly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><b>CrPC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides the procedural framework for arrest, investigation, trial, and appeal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These codes are foundational to the <\/span><b>criminal justice system<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and are used in conjunction with specialized anti-terror laws.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is a reminder day for every citizen to remain vigilant, promote peace, and reject all forms of violence and extremism. As India continues to face both domestic and international security challenges, the day reinforces the importance of national unity, public awareness, and strong legal frameworks in the fight against terrorism.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On this day, we remember the sacrifices of victims and uphold democratic values to strengthen our nation\u2019s resilience. For aspirants preparing for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understanding the importance of this day helps to develop a well-rounded perspective on India\u2019s internal security and governance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"National_Anti-Terrorism_Day_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-3202 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-3202{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-3202 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-3202{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-3202.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-3202.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-3202.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; 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However, commonly adopted themes include <\/span><b>\"United Against Terrorism\"<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and <\/span><b>\"Strengthening Peace and National Security.\"<\/b><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-32024\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse32024\" aria-controls=\"collapse32024\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Who was responsible for Rajiv Gandhi's assassination?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse32024\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-3202\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-32024\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The assassination was carried out by a <\/span><b>suicide bomber<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> from the <\/span><b>Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in <\/span><b>Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Know about National Anti-Terrorism Day 2025 is observed on May 21 to raise awareness about terrorism&#8217;s impact and honor Rajiv Gandhi, who was assassinated by terrorists on this day in 1991.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3201","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3201","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3201"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3201\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6153,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3201\/revisions\/6153"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3201"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3201"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3201"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}