Centre bans Masrat Alam’s Muslim League for 5 years

Jammu: The Centre on Wednesday declared Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir, led by incarcerated separatist leader Masrat Alam Bhat, as unlawlful association and banned it for 5 years under UAPA.

“The ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’/MLJK-MA is declared as an ‘Unlawful Association’ under UAPA,” tweeted Home Minister Amit Shah.

“This organization and its members are involved in anti-national and secessionist activities in J&K supporting terrorist activities and inciting people to establish Islamic rule in J&K,” he said.

“The PM @narendramodi 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,” added Shah.