Central Government Bans Two J&K Groups for Five Years

The central government has banned Jammu and Kashmir's Awami Action Committee and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, citing their involvement in unlawful activities and support of terrorist activities.

The central government has taken a decisive step in its ongoing fight against terrorism by banning two prominent groups based in Jammu and Kashmir for a period of five years. The decision was made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has specifically targeted the Awami Action Committee (AAC) and the Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM), each led by key figures Umar Farooq and Masroor Abbas Ansari, respectively. The government accuses both groups of supporting terrorist activities and promoting anti-India propaganda, which threatens the country's integrity and sovereignty.

According to the notifications released, this action follows comprehensive scrutiny of the groups' involvement in secessionist activities. The MHA's declaration underscores India's stringent stance against entities detrimental to national security.

(With inputs from agencies.)