Kashmir News: The Central government on Wednesday declared the 'Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam Faction)/ MLJK-MA' as an Unlawful Association under the Unlawful Association Prevention Act (UAPA) for the next five years. The organisation has been banned over the allegations that it was involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in the Kashmir Valley. The Centre also said that the organisation supported terrorist activities and incited people to establish Islamic rule in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Ministry's action against the group followed input that "the objectives of MLJK-MA are to get freedom of Jammu and Kashmir from India so as to realise the merger of Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan and establish Islamic rule in Jammu and Kashmir."

"In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967), the Central Government hereby declares the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as an unlawful association with immediate effect for a period of five years," reads the notification.

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Announcing the ban, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that PM Modi-led BJP government at the Centre is ensuring that anyone acting against the unity, sovereignty, and integrity of the nation will not be spared and face the full wrath of the law. The outfit is headed by Masarat Alam Bhat, who is known for its anti-India and pro-Pakistan propaganda.

"The Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) is declared as an 'Unlawful Association' under UAPA. This organisation 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," Shah wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Why MLJK-MA Has Been Banned?

- The members of the MLJK-MA have been indulging in secessionist activities in J-K.

- Its leaders and members have been involved in raising funds through various sources including Pakistan and its proxy organisations for perpetrating unlawful activities, including supporting terrorist activities, and sustained stone-pelting on Security Forces.

- The outfit and its members by their activities show sheer disrespect towards the constitutional authority and constitutional set-up of the country.

- Its leaders and members, particularly its Chairman Masarat Alam Bhat, have been indulging in unlawful activities, which are prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty, security and communal harmony of the country.

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- The MHA said there had been several inputs showing linkages of the MLJK-MA with banned terrorist organisations. The MLJK-MA and its members have been involved in supporting terrorist activities with the intent to create a reign of terror in the country.