“What is PFI’s India Vision 2047 document, which has come under spotlight after arrest of its Bihar President Mahboob Alam”, Opindia, September 14, 2025:

“The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested the Bihar state president of the banned Islamic fundamentalist organisation Popular Front of India (PFI) on Saturday (14th September). Accused Mahboob Alam alias Mahboob Alam Nadvi has been arrested in connection with the 2022 Phulwarisharif criminal conspiracy case.

Mahboob Alam, who is a resident of the Hasanganj area of district Katihar, Bihar, was arrested in Kishanganj. He is the 19th accused to be arrested and chargesheeted out of the total 26 persons named by the police in the case. The case relates to the involvement of the PFI in anti-national and unlawful activities aimed at creating an atmosphere of terror by spreading religious enmity between members of different religions and groups. 

The NIA said that the case is related to activities prejudicial to peace and harmony, and intended to disrupt public tranquillity and cause disaffection against India, justifying the use of criminal force. “Originally filed by local police against 26 suspects, the case involves PFI members in illegal and anti-national acts. These activities aimed to spread fear by fuelling religious hatred between communities, disrupt peace, and create unrest against the country. The group even promoted violence to achieve their goals,” said a statement released by the NIA…….”

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