the central government Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masrat Alam group) has been declared a banned organization under the stringent anti-terrorism law. The leader of this banned organization, Masarat Alam Bhat, is known for running an anti-India and pro-Pakistan agenda.
Why was Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir banned?
The Union Home Ministry said that this ban has been imposed in view of the organization’s involvement in anti-national and separatist activities in Jammu and Kashmir with the intention of establishing a reign of terror in the country.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared the ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’ MLJK-M as an ‘Unlawful Association’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act with immediate effect for the next five years with Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarifying "anyone… pic.twitter.com/w8C18c1oda
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Dangerous plans of Muslim League
The Union Home Ministry said in a notification that Muslim League Jammu Kashmir The plans of (Masrat Alam group) are to liberate Jammu and Kashmir from India, merge it with Pakistan and establish Islamic rule. The Home Ministry said that Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir (Masrat Alam faction) and its members show disrespect for the constitutional authority and system of the country and their illegal activities are a threat to the integrity, sovereignty, security and communal harmony of India.
Anyone working against the unity, sovereignty and integrity of the country will not be spared: Amit Shah
Announcing the imposition of restrictions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the message of the Narendra Modi-led central government is very clear that those working against the unity, sovereignty and integrity of the country. No person will be spared and will have to face legal action. Shah wrote on ‘X’, Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masrat Alam faction) has been declared an ‘unlawful organization’ under UAPA. This organization and its members are involved in anti-national and separatist activities in Jammu and Kashmir, this organization supports terrorist activities and incites people to establish Islamic rule in Jammu and Kashmir.
The ban is effective for the next five years
The ban will remain in effect for a period of five years from the date of publication in the Official Gazette until further orders. According to a ministry official, so far this year, four organizations have been banned under the anti-terrorism law UAPA and six individuals have been declared terrorists.
Masarat Alam Bhat is in jail since 2010
Masarat Alam Bhat has been in jail since 2010 for his alleged involvement in violent protests in the Kashmir Valley. Bhat was accused of playing a key role in instigating violent protests in Kashmir in 2010. More than 100 youth were killed in the protests.