Yasin Malik-led JKLF banned by govt under anti-terror law

Noida | Friday | 22nd March, 2019

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Srinagar: The central government has announced a ban on the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), a separatist organisation run by Yasin Malik in Jammu and Kashmir, news agency PTI reported, quoting unnamed officials.

The governmnet has banned Yasin Malik`s JKLF for its alleged role in promoting secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.

News agency PTI, quoting sources said, the organisation has been banned under various provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Yasin Malik has been a prominent separatist leader in Kashmir and has been regularly under hiouse arrest for his activities in the Valley.

This is the second organisation in Jammu and Kashmir which has been banned this month.

Earlier, the Centre had banned the Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir.

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