India Bans Two J&K Organizations Under UAPA for Alleged Anti-National Activities

The Awami Action Committee and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen face a five-year ban over accusations of supporting terrorism and separatism.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has declared the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) unlawful organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The government accuses both groups of supporting terrorism, spreading anti-India propaganda, and fueling separatist movements in Jammu and Kashmir.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that organizations threatening India's sovereignty and unity would face strict action, emphasizing the government's commitment to national security.
The leadership of the AAC and JKIM, including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Masroor Abbas Ansari, have denied the allegations, calling the ban an act of suppression and urging the government to reconsider.
The move has drawn criticism from regional political parties, including the National Conference and PDP, which argue that such actions could exacerbate tensions in Jammu and Kashmir.