NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday set up a tribunal, led by a judge from the Delhi High Court, to assess whether there are sufficient grounds to declare the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH), a pro-Pakistan separatist group based in Jammu and Kashmir, as an unlawful association.
The government had previously banned the organization for five years on December 31, citing its involvement in terrorism and anti-India propaganda under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
According to a notification by the Union home ministry, exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 read with sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, (37 of 1967), the Central government constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal consisting of Justice Sachin Datta, Judge, High Court of Delhi, for the purpose of adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH), Jammu and Kashmir, as an unlawful association.
The government’s decision to ban the group was based on its involvement in fostering terrorism and spreading anti-India propaganda within the Union territory.
The ministry of home affairs stated that the TeH aims to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India and establish Islamic rule in the region. It further noted that the organization’s leaders and members have been raising funds from various sources, including Pakistan and its proxy organizations, to support unlawful activities such as terrorism and sustained stone-pelting against security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.
The ministry emphasized that the TeH and its members display a blatant disregard for the constitutional authority and framework of the country. Additionally, it highlighted that the group pays tribute to slain terrorists and actively supports terrorist activities, aiming to create fear and instability within the country, thereby endangering public order and security.
The notification further stated that the TeH and its leaders have engaged in unlawful activities that undermine the integrity, sovereignty, security, and communal harmony of the nation.
(With agency inputs)
The government had previously banned the organization for five years on December 31, citing its involvement in terrorism and anti-India propaganda under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
According to a notification by the Union home ministry, exercising the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 read with sub-section (1) of section 4 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, (37 of 1967), the Central government constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal consisting of Justice Sachin Datta, Judge, High Court of Delhi, for the purpose of adjudicating whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH), Jammu and Kashmir, as an unlawful association.
The government’s decision to ban the group was based on its involvement in fostering terrorism and spreading anti-India propaganda within the Union territory.
The ministry of home affairs stated that the TeH aims to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India and establish Islamic rule in the region. It further noted that the organization’s leaders and members have been raising funds from various sources, including Pakistan and its proxy organizations, to support unlawful activities such as terrorism and sustained stone-pelting against security forces in Jammu and Kashmir.
The ministry emphasized that the TeH and its members display a blatant disregard for the constitutional authority and framework of the country. Additionally, it highlighted that the group pays tribute to slain terrorists and actively supports terrorist activities, aiming to create fear and instability within the country, thereby endangering public order and security.
The notification further stated that the TeH and its leaders have engaged in unlawful activities that undermine the integrity, sovereignty, security, and communal harmony of the nation.
(With agency inputs)