RBI notification RBI/2026-27/296 · 19 Oct 2026
Official title
Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 03 Entries
Summary
Check the official recordRegulated entities must update their records to reflect amendments to three entries on the United Nations Security Council ISIL and Al-Qaida Sanctions List. These amendments follow the United Nations Security Council press release SC/16480 dated October 15, 2026. Regulated entities must ensure they do not hold accounts for individuals or entities on this list in accordance with Section 51A of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act 1967. Entities must follow the procedure in the UAPA Order dated February 02, 2021. Banks must forward any de-listing requests to the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
What you must do
Key dates
Who is affected
RBI/2026-27/296
DoR.AML.REC.250/14.06.001/2026-27
October 19, 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: Amendment of 03 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 time to time) (“Directions”), as applicable, 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).
QDi.082 Name: 1: MOUNIR 2: EL MOTASSADEQ 3: na 4: na
Name (original script): منير المتصدق
Title: na
Designation: na
DOB: 3 Apr. 1974
POB: Marrakesh, Morocco
Good quality a.k.a.: Mounir el Moutassadeq
Low quality a.k.a.: na
Nationality: Morocco
Passport no: Morocco number H 236483
National identification no: Morocco E-491591
Address: (In prison in Germany) Marrakesh, Morocco
Listed on: 30 Sep. 2002 ( amended on 26 Nov. 2004, 7 Sep. 2007, 23 Dec. 2010, 6 Dec. 2019, 15 Oct. 2026 )
Review concluded on: 20 May 2010, 4 Dec. 2019
Other information: Arrested on 28 Nov. 2001 and found guilty in Germany of being an accessory to murder and of membership in a terrorist organization and sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment on 8 Jan. 2007. Deported from Germany to Morocco in October 2018. Father's name is Brahim Brik. Mother’s name is Habiba Abbes. Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.
INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals#2006-21965 .
QDi.427 Name: 1: NOOR 2: WALI 3: MEHSUD 4: na
Title: Mufti
Designation: na
DOB: 26 Jun. 1978
POB: Gurguray, Pakistan
Good quality a.k.a.: Abu Mansoor Asim
Low quality a.k.a.: na
Nationality: Pakistan
Passport no: na
National identification no: na
Address: Lamman, District Barmal, Paktika Province, Afghanistan (as of 26 Nov. 2022)
Listed on: 16 Jul. 2020 (amended on 30 Oct. 2023, 19 Dec. 2023, 15 Oct. 2026)
Review concluded on: 30 Oct. 2023, 31 Dec. 2025
Other information: Leader of Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) (QDe.132) following the death of former TTP leader Maulana Fazlullah (QDi.352). Photo available for inclusion in the INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice.
INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Individuals .
QDe.132 Name: TEHRIK-E TALIBAN PAKISTAN (TTP)
Name (original script): تحریک طالبان پاکستان
A.k.a.:
F.k.a.: na
Address: na
Listed on: 29 Jul. 2011 (amended on 15 Jun. 2015, 24 Nov. 2020, 15 Oct. 2026)
Review concluded on: 24 Nov. 2020, 7 Nov. 2024
Other information: Tehrik-e Taliban is based in the tribal areas along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border. Formed in 2007, its leader is Noor Wali Mehsud (QDi.427) Maulana Fazlullah (QDi.352). INTERPOL-UN Security Council Special Notice web link: https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Notices/View-UN-Notices-Entities .
Press release dated October 15, 2026 regarding the above can be found at
https://press.un.org/en/2026/sc16480.doc.htm
Further, in accordance with paragraph 61 of resolution 2734 (2024), the Committee has made accessible on its website the narrative summaries of reasons for listing of the above entries at the following URL:
https://main.un.org/securitycouncil/en/sanctions/1267/aq_sanctions_list/summaries
The details of the sanction measures and exemptions are available at the following URL:
https://www.un.org/securitycouncil/sanctions/1267#further_information
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.
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
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
Regulated entities are advised to take note of the aforementioned UNSC communication and ensure meticulous compliance.
Yours faithfully
(R Sathish)
General Manager
