THE ANATOMY OF AN EXTREMIST OUTFIT

➘ ORIGINS: The PFI was set up in 2006 ➘ MEMBERS: 400,000 across 23 states (claimed)

➘ CONSTITUTION: Drafted in 2010, it sets out an 18-point agenda including promoting national integration and social harmony, upholding the country’s democratic and secular order, working for peace, advancing the cause of minorities, protecting civil and political rights and speaking out against human rights violations

➘ THE ORGANISATION: The local unit has 20 members; 3-10 units form an area, 3-10 areas form a division, 3-10 divisions form a district, and more than two districts form a zone. Each state has a general assembly and executive council. State representatives convene to form the national general assembly and executive council

➘ UNIFORM: PFI members wear a blue uniform at meetings and events, with stars and emblems on the shoulders