The Centre has declared the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP), founded by separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah as an “unlawful association” under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The ban is effective for five years.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that the members of JKDFP have been at the forefront of secessionist activities in Jammu and Kashmir and want to create a “separate Islamic State”.