Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’/MLJK-MA
05 Jan 2024 3 mins Download PDF
Context: The Government of India has declared ‘Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction)’/MLJK-MA as an 'Unlawful Association' under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 1967.
About Muslim League Jammu Kashmir
- Led by Masarat Alam, the successor of the late Syed Ali Shah Geelani and incumbent Hurriyat Conference chairman, the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir is a separatist organisation.
About Masarat Alam:
- Masarat Alam is currently in Jail and has been under detention for almost 13 years now.
- Though he was released after the late Syed Ali Shah Geelani requested the release of political prisoners, Alam was again detained after Pakistani flags were waved during protests organised by him. As per reports by FirstPost, Alam allegedly orchestrated protests from jail in 2016 after meeting some people.
- In 2010, Alam was among the main organisers of anti-India protests in the Valley. Following the protests, he, along with other leaders, was arrested under PSA (Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act), but later released in 2015 by the Mehbooba Mufti-led government. This led to the friction between the PDP and BJP coalition in the Valley.
UAPA implications:
- With UAPA imposed on MLJK-MA, the organisation will now be subject to the stipulations and penalties outlined in the UAPA Act. These can include a ban on its activities, confiscation of property, and criminal penalties for its members.
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Overall: The UAPA is a powerful tool for combating terrorism and protecting national security, but its application requires careful consideration to ensure it safeguards individual rights and operates within legal and ethical bounds. |
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