Wednesday, May 15News and updates from Kashmir

Ban on JKLF extended for five years

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, on Tuesday declared Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik Faction) as an ‘unlawful association’ with immediate effect under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

The Modi government has declared the ‘Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction)’ as an ‘Unlawful Association’ for a further period of five years Amit Shah wrote on X as per news agency Kashmir Scroll.

“The banned outfit continues to engage in activities that foment terror and secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir. Anyone found challenging the security, sovereignty and integrity of the nation will face harsh legal consequences,” Shah write.

Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front was banned by the Home Ministry in 2019 following the attack in Pulwama for alleged support of militancy and funding militant activities in the region.

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