NEW DELHI: The government on Wednesday declared the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) (MLJK-MA) as an unlawful association under UAPA. The ban will remain in effect for a period of five years from the date of its publication in the official gazette, unless otherwise ordered.
The association, chaired by Masarat Alam Bhat, has been involved in ‘anti-India and pro-Pakistan propaganda’. Bhat is a key leader of stone pelting protests in Kashmir in 2010.
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“This organization and its members are involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in J&K supporting terrorist activities and inciting people to establish Islamic rule in J&K,” Union home minister Amit Shah posted on X.
He added that Modi government’s message is loud and clear that anyone acting against the unity, sovereignty, and integrity of the nation will not be spared and face the full wrath of the law.
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The Union home ministry, in a notification, stated that the objectives of the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) are to attain freedom for Jammu and Kashmir from India, merge it with Pakistan, and establish Islamic rule.
The ministry emphasised that the MLJK-MA and its members show disrespect towards the constitutional authority and setup of the country. Their unlawful activities undermine the integrity, sovereignty, security, and communal harmony of India.
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Additionally, there have been indications of the association having linkages with banned terrorist organisations. The outfit and its members have been supporting terrorist activities with the intent to create terror in the country, thereby endangering its security and public order.
– With agency inputs
