August 19, 2026
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Security Council 1267(1999) amends entries in ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List
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Clause 54 of the SEBI Master Circular, “Guidelines on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Standards and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)/ Obligations of Securities Market Intermediaries under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 and rules framed thereunder” dated June 06, 2024, inter-alia, states that ‘The Stock exchanges and the registered intermediaries shall ensure that in terms of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and amendments thereto, they do not have any accounts 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)’.
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In this regard, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Committee established pursuant to Resolutions 1267 (1999), 1989 (2011), and 2253 (2015) concerning ISIL (Da’esh), Al-Qaida, and associated individuals, groups, undertakings, and entities on the Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to the assets freeze, travel ban, and arms embargo set out in paragraph 1 of Security Council Resolution 2610 (2021) has issued the following notifications:
2.1. Note SC/16432 dated August 13, 2026 regarding the amendment of four entries in UNSC’s 1267(1999) Sanctions list (Annex-1).The notification can be accessed at the URL, https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16432.doc.htm
2.2. Note SC/16433 dated August 14, 2026 regarding the amendment of four entries in UNSC’s 1267(1999) Sanctions list (Annex-2).The notification can be accessed at the URL, https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16433.doc.htm
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An updated list of individuals and entities which are subject to various sanction measures such as freezing of assets/ accounts, denial of financial services etc., as approved by the Security Council Committee established pursuant to various United Nations' Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) can be accessed at its website at https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/content/un-sc-consolidated-list
The updated ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List can be accessed at following URL: https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list
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As per the instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), any request for delisting received by any Regulated Entity (RE) is to be forwarded electronically to Joint Secretary (CTCR), MHA (email: jsctcr-mha@gov.in) for consideration. A copy of the same may be marked to Joint Secretary (UNP), Ministry of External Affairs (e-mail id: jsunp@mea.gov.in). 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
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Stock Exchanges, Depositories, KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) and registered intermediaries are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC communication and Central Government Order F. No. 14014/01/2019/CFT dated February 02, 2021, regarding the Procedure for implementation of Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, for necessary compliance.
Annexure - 1
SC/16432
13 August 2026
Security Council ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions Committee Amends Four Entries on Its Sanctions List
On 13 August 2026, 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 enacted the amendments specified with strikethrough and underline in the entries below on its ISIL (Da’esh) and Al-Qaida Sanctions List of individuals and entities subject to 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.
A. Individuals
QDi.001 Name: 1: MOHAMMED 2: SALAHALDIN 3: ABD EL HALIM 4: ZIDANE
Name (original script): محمد صلاح الدين عبدالحليم زيدان
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 11 Apr. 1963 POB: Monufia Governate, Egypt Good quality a.k.a.: a) Sayf-Al Adl (DOB: 11 Apr. 1963. POB: Monufia Governorate, Egypt. Nationality: Egypt. In Arabic: سيف العدل ) b) Muhamad Ibrahim Makkawi (DOB: a) 11 Apr. 1960 b) 11 Apr. 1963. POB: Egypt. Nationality: Egypt) Low quality a.k.a.: a) Ibrahim al-Madani b) Saif Al-'Adil c) Seif al Adel d) Salem al-Sharif (سالم الشريف) e) Hazem al-Madani f) Aber Sabil g) Muhannad Salem h) Abu Khaled al-San’ani Nationality: Egypt Passport no: na National identification no: na Address: na Listed on: 25 Jan. 2001 ( amended on 16 Dec. 2010, 24 Jul. 2013, 15 Feb. 2017, 29 Mar. 2019, 1 May 2019, 8 Nov. 2022, 13 Aug. 2026 ) Other information: Responsible for Usama bin Laden’s (deceased) security. Hair: Dark. Eyes: Dark. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 1822 (2008) was concluded on 15 Jun. 2010. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2253 (2015) was concluded on 21 February 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.261 Name: 1: ADEM 2: YILMAZ 3: na 4: na
Title: na Designation: na DOB: 4 Nov. 1978 POB: Bayburt, Türkiye Good quality a.k.a.: na Low quality a.k.a.: Talha Nationality: Türkiye Passport no: Türkiye number TR-P 614 166 (issued by the Turkish Consulate General in Frankfurt/M. on 22 Mar. 2006, expired on 15 Sep. 2009.) National identification no: na Address: a) Südliche Ringstrasse 133, Langen, 63225, Germany (previous address) b) Atalar Neighborhood Aslı Street 24/5, 34860 Kartal, Istanbul Türkiye c) Atalar Mahallesi, Atalar mahallesi aslı sokak no 24/5, 34862 Kartal İstanbul, Türkiye Listed on: 27 Oct. 2008 ( amended on 13 Dec. 2011, 6 Dec. 2019, 30 Oct. 2023, 14 Dec. 2023, 13 Aug. 2026 ) Other information: Associated with the Islamic Jihad Union (IJU), also known as the Islamic Jihad Group (QDe.119). Deported from Germany to Türkiye in February 2019. Ongoing judicial process as of November 2023. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 4 Dec. 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.338 Name: 1: SHAFI 2: SULTAN 3: MOHAMMED SULTAN 4: AL-AJMI
Original script: شافي سلطان محمد سلطان العجمي
Title: Doctor Designation: na DOB: 1 Jan. 1973 POB: Warah, Kuwait Good quality a.k.a.: a) Shafi al-Ajmi b) Sheikh Shafi al-Ajmi c) Shafi S. M. S. Alajmi Low quality a.k.a.: Shaykh Abu-Sultan Nationality: Kuwait Passport no: a) Kuwait 03111298 b) Kuwait 003111298, issued in Kuwait on 16 September 2010, expired 15 September 2020 in the name of Shafi S M S Alajmi, Arabic script شافي سلطان محمد سلطان العجمي c) 0216155930 National identification no: naKuwait 273010101204 Address: Area 3, Street 327, Building 41, Al-Uqaylah, Kuwait Listed on: 23 Sep. 2014 ( amended on 24 Nov. 2020, 22 Aug. 2025, 13 Aug. 2026) Other information: Fundraiser for Al-Nusrah Front for the People of the Levant (formerly listed). In November 2023, he was released from prison in Kuwait as part of the Special Amiri Decree Pardon No. 225/2023. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice. Review pursuant to Security Council resolution 2368 (2017) was concluded on 24 November 2020. INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals.
