Centre designates separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat’s MLJK an ‘unlawful association’

The Centre on Wednesday designated the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction), or MLJK-MA, as an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities Prevention law.

The Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) is a separatist organisation led by Hurriyat Conference chairman Masarat Alam Bhat, who is imprisoned in Delhi’s Tihar Jail.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in a social media post that the organisation and its members are involved in “anti-national and secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir supporting terrorist activities and inciting people to establish Islamic rule” in the Union territory.

“The Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s message is loud and clear that anyone acting against the unity, sovereignty, and integrity of our nation will not be spared and face the full wrath of the law,” wrote Shah.

The ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’/MLJK-MA is declared as an 'Unlawful Association' under UAPA.

This organization and its members are involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in J&K supporting terrorist activities and inciting people to…— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) December 27, 2023

The home ministry, in a notification, said that the leaders of the organisation have been involved in raising funds through various sources, including Pakistan and its proxy organisations, “for perpetrating unlawful activities”.

The ministry said that Bhat has been involved in unlawful...

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