'Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism': Centre Extends Ban On Jamaat-E-Islami, Jammu-Kashmir, For 5 More Years
in a crackdown, the Narendra Modi government on Tuesday extended the ban on separatist outfit Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu and Kashmir for five years.
New Delhi: The Ministry of Home Affairs extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir for the next five years, effective immediately, declaring it as an 'unlawful association'. This decision comes as a result of the organisation's continued activities perceived to be against the security, integrity, and sovereignty of the nation. Originally declared an 'Unlawful Association' on February 28, 2019.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to X to announce the government's decision to extend the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir for five years, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and separatism. Shah emphasised that the organisation's activities were deemed to be detrimental to the security, integrity, and sovereignty of the nation, necessitating the extension of the ban. Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir, was initially declared an 'Unlawful Association' on February 28, 2019.
"Anyone threatening the security of the nation will face ruthless measures," HM Shah added.
Pursuing PM @narendramodi Ji's policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and separatism the government has extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir for five years. The organisation is found continuing its activities against the security, integrity and sovereignty of…
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 27, 2024
On 29 May 2023, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) had uncovered further assets linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami in the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir, valued at crores of rupees. Acting on the advice of the SIA, the Kupwara District Magistrate imposed restrictions on accessing and utilising Jamaat-e-Islami-owned properties worth three crore rupees in the district.
According to SIA, the measures were implemented to decrease terrorist financing in J&K while also being a significant stride towards reestablishing the principles of justice and security in society.
SIA has identified 188 properties belonging to JeI in J&K and has either notified or is in the process of notifying them of possible legal action. More On It: J&K: Govt Restricts Use Of Jamaat-E-Islami Assets Worth Crores To 'Curb Secessionist Activities'
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