Indian Government Bans Two Hurriyat-Linked Groups Under UAPA
The Awami Action Committee and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen have been outlawed for alleged anti-national activities, drawing sharp criticism from regional leaders.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs has imposed a five-year ban on the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
- The government accuses both groups of supporting terrorism, spreading anti-India propaganda, and fueling secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that actions against groups threatening the nation's sovereignty and unity are part of the government's policy to maintain national security.
- Regional leaders, including PDP's Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference's Ali M. Sagar, criticized the bans as undermining democracy and deepening tensions in the region.
- AAC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and JKIM leader Masroor Abbas Ansari condemned the decision, asserting their commitment to peaceful advocacy and urging a reconsideration of the government's approach.
Hindustan Times 
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