In a significant move, Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, a Kashmiri separatist party founded by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, as an ‘Unlawful Association’ under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Shah emphasized the outfit’s involvement in forbidden activities aimed at separating Jammu and Kashmir from India and establishing Islamic rule.
“The ‘Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, J&K (TeH) has been declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA,” Shah announced in a social media post, highlighting the organization’s role in spreading anti-India propaganda and engaging in terror activities to fuel secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir.
The decision aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, as stated by Shah. Any individual or organization found involved in anti-India activities will face immediate action under this policy.
Tehreek-e-Hurriyat has long faced scrutiny for allegedly spreading anti-India propaganda and promoting secessionist activities in the sensitive region of Jammu and Kashmir. The organization’s involvement in terror-related activities has been a cause for concern, prompting the government to take decisive action.
Under the UAPA, the government can take stringent measures against organizations declared as unlawful, including freezing their assets and taking legal action against their members. The move is seen as a step towards maintaining national security and curbing activities that pose a threat to the unity and integrity of India.
As the government reinforces its commitment to countering terrorism, the ban on Tehreek-e-Hurriyat marks a significant development in addressing security challenges in the region.
