Tehreek-e-Hurriyat J&K declared as unlawful association under UAPA

Srinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) Separatist outfit, ‘Tehreek-e-Hurriyat’ was declared as an unlawful association on Sunday under the unlawful activities (Prevention) act (UAPA).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on his X-post handle, “Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, J&K (TeH) has been declared an ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA.

“The outfit is involved in forbidden activities to separate J&K from India and establish Islamic rule.

“The group is found spreading anti-India propaganda and continuing terror activities to fuel secessionism in J&K”.

Earlier, the Democratic freedom party JK headed by Shabir Shah and the Muslim League JK headed by Masarat Alam were declared as unlawful under the UAPA.

–IANS

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