The Union Government bans Jammu Kashmir’s outfit ‘Tehreek-e-Hurriyat’

New Delhi – The Union Government has banned the terrorist group ‘Tehreek-e-Hurriyat’ in J&K. A few days ago, ‘Muslim League Jammu-Kashmir’ (Masarat Alam faction) was also banned. Union Home Minister Amit Shah posted on ‘X’, “The outfit is involved in forbidden activities to separate J&K from India and establish Islamic rule. The group is found spreading anti-India propaganda and continuing terror activities to fuel secessionism in J&K. Under PM Modiji’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, any individual or organization found involved in anti-India activities will be thwarted forthwith”.

What is the implication of a ban on an organisation ?

Under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the Government can declare an organisation as ‘unlawful’ or ‘terrorist’ and ban it. Banning facilitates action against individuals working for such organisations, their assets can also be confiscated. Currently, 43 organisations have been declared ‘terrorist organisations’ and are banned in the country.

Editorial Perspective

It is just an initial step to declare the Islamic outfits as terrorist organisations and ban them, however, it is critical to wipe them and their activities out completely. So far, India has banned 43 terrorist organisations, yet their activities continue.