The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday declared the organisation named ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir’ an ‘unlawful association’ under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and banned it for five years.
The organisation is led by Masarat Alam, interim chairman of the faction of All India Hurriyat Conference, which was earlier led by separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
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The notification also stated the members of the faction “have been indulging in the secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.”
In a post on X, Home Minister Amit Shah said, “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.”
The ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’/MLJK-MA is declared as an ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA.This organization and its members are involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in J&K supporting terrorist activities and inciting people to…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 27, 2023
“The PM @narendramodi government’s message is loud and clear that anyone acting against the unity, sovereignty, and integrity of our nation will not be spared and face the full wrath of the law,” Shah added.