Banned Group PFI Was Like A "Silent Killer", Says Devendra Fadnavis

The central government on Wednesday banned PFI, alleged to be involved in several violent and terror incidents and having "links" with global terror groups like ISIS, along with its several associates for five years.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said there was enough evidence to prove that the Popular Front of India (PFI), banned by the Centre for five years, was sowing seeds of violence in society.

Talking to reporters in Mumbai, Mr Fadnavis, who heads the Home department, said the main aim of the organisation, which he dubbed a "silent killer," was to spread rumours, trigger violence and disturb the social fabric of the country.

The central government on Wednesday banned PFI, alleged to be involved in several violent and terror incidents and having "links" with global terror groups like ISIS, along with its several associates for five years.

"There is enough evidence with the government and probe agencies that the PFI was sowing seeds of violence. Spreading rumours, raising funds and triggering violence was their aim," Mr Fadnavis said.