MUMBAI, India, May 22 -- Reserve Bank of India issued the following notification:
RBI/2026-27/93
DOR.AML.REC.81/14.06.001/2026-27
May 22, 2026
The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks,
Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks,
Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks,
Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies,
All India Financial Institutions
Madam/Dear Sir,
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC's 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Removal of 7 Entries
Please refer to Chapter IX on "Requirements/obligations under International Agreements - Communications from International Agencies" of the Reserve Bank of India - Know Your Customer, Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025 (amended as on December 29, 2025) ("Directions"), as per which, regulated entity shall ensure that in terms of section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, 1967 and amendments thereto, it does not have any account in the name of individuals / entities appearing in the lists of individuals and entities, suspected of having terrorist links, which are approved by and periodically circulated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
2. In this connection, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India has informed about the UNSC press release SC/16365 dated May 21, 2026 wherein the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011) and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and associated individuals, groups, undertakings and entities removed the entries below from the ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. Therefore, the assets freeze, travel ban and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council resolution 2734 (2024) and adopted under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, no longer apply to the names set out below.
A. Individuals
QDi.054 Name:1: MAJEED 2: ABDUL CHAUDHRY 3: na 4: na
Title:naDesignation:naDOB: a)15 Apr. 1939b)1938POB:naGood quality a.k.a.: a)Majeed, Abdulb)Majeed Chaudhry Abdulc)Majid, AbdulLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:PakistanPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:naListed on:24 Dec. 2001 ( amended on 1 May 2019, 8 Nov. 2022, 2 Feb. 2023 )Other information:Reportedly deceased. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 1 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
QDi.056 Name:1: MOHAMMED 2: TUFAIL 3: na 4: na
Title:naDesignation:naDOB:5 May 1930POB:naGood quality a.k.a.: a)Tufail, S.M.b)Tuffail, Sheik MohammedLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:PakistanPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:naListed on:24 Dec. 2001 ( amended on 19 Jan. 2011, 1 May 2019, 8 Nov. 2022, 2 Feb. 2023 )Other information:Served as a director of Ummah Tameer e-Nau (UTN) (QDe.068). Reportedly deceased. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 1 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
QDi.306 Name:1: MUSTAFA 2: HAJJI 3: MUHAMMAD 4: KHAN
Name (original script):مصطفى حجي محمد خان
Title:naDesignation:naDOB: a)(Between Aug. and Sep. 1977)b)1976POB: a)Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabiab)Sangrar, Sindh Province, PakistanGood quality a.k.a.: a)حسن غول (Hassan Ghul; Hassan Gul; Hasan Gul)b)Khalid MahmudLow quality a.k.a.: a)Ahmad Shahjib)Mustafa Muhammadc)Abu Gharib al-Madanid)أبو شيماء (Abu-Shaima; Abu- Shayma)Nationality: a)Pakistanb)Saudi ArabiaPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:naListed on:14 Mar. 2012 ( amended on 15 Nov. 2021, 11 Mar. 2025 )Other information:Al-Qaida (QDe.004) facilitator, courier and operative. As of 2010, facilitated activities for senior Pakistan-based Al-Qaida operatives. Reportedly killed in a drone strike on 1 October 2012 in Waziristan, Pakistan. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
QDi.307 Name:1: HAFIZ 2: ABDUL SALAM 3: BHUTTAVI 4: na
Title: a)Maulavib)MullahDesignation:naDOB:1940POB:Gujranwala, Punjab Province, PakistanGood quality a.k.a.: a)Hafiz Abdul Salam Bhattvib)Hafiz Abdusalam Budvic)Hafiz Abdussalaam Bhutvid)Abdul Salam Budvie)Abdul Salam Bhattwif)Abdul Salam Bhutvig)Mullah Abdul Salaam Bhattvih)Molvi Abdursalam BhattviLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:PakistanPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:naListed on:14 Mar. 2012 ( amended on 15 Nov. 2021, 19 Dec. 2023 )Other information:Founding member of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (QDe.118) and deputy to Lashkar-e-Tayyiba leader Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (QDi.263). Confirmed deceased. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 15 November 2021. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
QDi.312 Name:1: AAMIR 2: ALI 3: CHAUDHRY 4: na
Name (original script):عامر علی چوہدری
Title:naDesignation:naDOB:3 Aug. 1986POB:naGood quality a.k.a.: a)Aamir Ali Chaudaryb)Aamir Ali Choudryc)Amir Ali ChaudryLow quality a.k.a.:HuzaifaNationality:PakistanPassport no:Pakistan number BN 4196361, issued on 28 Oct. 2008 (expiring 27 Oct. 2013)National identification no:Pakistan 33202-7126636-9Address:naListed on:18 Oct. 2012 ( amended on 1 May 2019, 8 Nov. 2022, 2 Feb. 2023 )Other information:Electronics and explosives expert for Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) (QDe.132). Involved in attack planning for TTP. Provided financial and logistical support for TTP and participated in TTP-sponsored militant training. Reportedly deceased. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 8 November 2022. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
QDi.352 Name:1: MAULANA 2: FAZLULLAH 3: na 4: na
Title:naDesignation:naDOB:1974POB:Kuza Bandai village, Swat Valley, Khyber Pakhtunkhawa Province, PakistanGood quality a.k.a.: a)Mullah Fazlullahb)Fazal HayatLow quality a.k.a.:Mullah RadioNationality:naPassport no:naNational identification no:naAddress:(Afghanistan / Pakistan border region)Listed on:7 Apr. 2015 ( amended on 1 May 2019, 30 Oct. 2023, 19 Dec. 2023 )Other information:Confirmed deceased on 13 June 2018. Commander of Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) (QDe.132) since 7 Nov. 2013. Led the local TTP in Pakistan's northwest valley of Swat from 2007 to 2009. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 Feb. 2019.Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2610 (2021) was concluded on 30 October 2023. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
QDi.433 Name:1: ABDUL 2: REHMAN 3: MAKKI 4: na
Title:naDesignation:naDOB:10 Dec. 1954POB:Bahawalpur, Punjab Province, PakistanGood quality a.k.a.: a)Abdur Rehman Makkib)Abdur Rahman Makkic)Abdul Rahman Makkid)Hafiz Abdul Rahman Makkie)Hafiz Abdul Rehman Makkif)Hafiz Abdul RehmanLow quality a.k.a.:naNationality:PakistanPassport no: a)Pakistan number CG9153881, issued on 2 Nov. 2007b)Pakistan number A5199819National identification no: a)Pakistan 6110111883885b)Pakistan 34454009709Address:Tayyiba Markaz, Muridke, Punjab Province, PakistanListed on:16 Jan. 2023Other information:He is deputy Amir/Chief of LASHKAR-E-TAYYIBA (LET) (QDe.118) a.k.a JAMAAT-UD-DAWA (JUD) and Head of Political Affairs Wing JUD/LET. He also served as head of LET's foreign relations department and member of Shura (governing body). He is the brother-in-law of JUD/LET Chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed (QDi.263). Father's name is Hafiz Abdullah Bahwalpuri. Photo is available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link:https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals
3. Press release dated May 21, 2026 regarding the above can be found at https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16365.doc.htm
The UNSC press releases concerning amendments to the list are available at URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/press-releases
4. In view of the above, regulated entities are advised to take appropriate action in terms of Chapter IX of the aforementioned Directions and strictly follow the procedure as laid down in the UAPA Order dated February 02, 2021 (amended on April 22, 2024) annexed to the directions.
5. Updated lists of individuals and entities linked to ISIL (Da'esh), Al-Qaida and Taliban are available at:
www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1988/materials
6. Further, as per the instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), any request for de-listing received by any bank is to be forwarded electronically to Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA for consideration. Individuals, groups, undertakings or entities seeking to be removed from the Security Council's ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List can submit their request for delisting to an independent and impartial Ombudsperson who has been appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General. More details are available at the following URL: https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/ombudsperson/application
7. Regulated entities are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC communications and ensure meticulous compliance.
Yours faithfully,
(Veena Srivastava)
Chief General Manager
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