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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.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti says people of Kashmir now need a healing touch rather than a muscular policy. (PTI Photo)
Union home minister Amit Shah said that organisations like JKIM pose a threat to the unity and integrity of Bharat.
The Centre's move drew sharp reactions from the ruling National Conference and the PDP.
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Overview

  • 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.