Centre bans two factions of Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir for involving in unlawful activities

The government has declared the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) as Unlawful Associations with immediate effect for five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

 

In a social media post, Home Minister Amit Shah said these outfits have been engaging in activities against the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. He said the Narendra Modi government is determined to uproot terrorism and anyone involved in unlawful activities will face dire



consequences.

According to the Home Ministry, the Muslim Conference J&K (Sumji faction) is involved in unlawful activities and supporting terrorist activities to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India. While Muslim Conference J&K (Bhat faction) is involved in promoting, aiding, and abetting the secession of the Union Territory from India by supporting terrorism and involving itself in unlawful activities. Many criminal cases have been registered against both the outfits and their members under various sections of law including UAPA.