The government on Wednesday declared Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Bhat faction) as unlawful associations with immediate effect for a period of five years under Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, a Home Ministry statement said.
The statement said that the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction) is involved in unlawful activities and supporting terrorist activities to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India, which is prejudicial to the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India.
Many criminal cases have been registered against the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction) and its members under various sections of law, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.
Moreover, the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) is involved in promoting, aiding, and abetting the secession of Jammu and Kashmir from India by supporting terrorism and involving itself in unlawful activities, which is prejudicial to the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India. Many criminal cases have been registered against the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) and its members under various sections of law, including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, the statement said.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in a post on X, said, “Striking terror networks with undiminished vehemence, the government has declared the Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Sumji faction) and Muslim Conference Jammu & Kashmir (Bhat faction) as unlawful associations. These outfits have been engaging in activities against the sovereignty and integrity of the nation. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji’s government is determined to uproot terrorism, and anyone involved in unlawful activities will face dire consequences.”
