The Indian government has banned two organizations, Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) and the Awami Action Committee (AAC), under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), citing threats to national security.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah stated that these organizations were “inciting people to cause law and order situations, posing a threat to the unity and integrity of Bharat.” He emphasized that “anyone found involved in activities against the nation’s peace, order, and sovereignty is bound to face the crushing blow of the Modi government.”
- Awami Action Committee (AAC), led by Umar Farooq:
- Accused of supporting terrorist activities and spreading anti-India propaganda to promote separatism.
- Allegedly mobilizing funds for secessionist, separatist, and terrorist operations.
- Accused of disregarding India’s constitutional authority by promoting unrest, armed insurgency, and hatred against the government.
- Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM), led by Masroor Abbas Ansari:
- Accused of supporting terrorist activities and spreading anti-India propaganda to fuel separatism.
- Allegedly raising funds to facilitate unlawful activities, including separatist and terrorist operations.
The government has imposed a five-year ban on both organizations, reinforcing its stance against activities deemed detrimental to national security in Jammu and Kashmir.
This action is part of ongoing efforts to curb separatism and terrorism in the region through the enforcement of the UAPA.
