Centre bans Jammu Kashmir National Front for 5 years under UAPA

In an order, the MHA declared the JKNF headed by Nayeem Ahmad Khan an unlawful association with immediate effect under the UAPA.

The government said the JKNF has been 'indulging in unlawful activities, which are prejudicial to the integrity, sovereignty, and security of the country'. Express file photo

The Centre on Tuesday imposed a five-year ban on the Jammu Kashmir National Front (JKNF), a constituent of the hardline Hurriyat Conference, under the stringent anti-terror law for sowing seeds of disaffection among people and engaging in activities detrimental to the country’s security and sovereignty.

In an order, the MHA declared the JKNF headed by Nayeem Ahmad Khan an unlawful association with immediate effect under the UAPA. The order will have effect for a period of five years.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on X, “The outfit was found carrying out secessionist activities to sever J&K from Bharat and supporting terrorism, challenging the sovereignty, security, and integrity of the nation…We are committed to uprooting terror forces to ensure the security of the people of Bharat.”

The government said in the order that JKNF members have remained involved in supporting terrorist activities and anti-India propaganda for fuelling secessionism in J&K and providing logistic support to terrorists in the UT.

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