Police search houses of banned organisations’ activists in Srinagar
The searches have been carried out in an FIR lodged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act about banned organisations.
The searches have been carried out in an FIR lodged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act about banned organisations.
In a significant development, Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi and three of his associates have been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in connection with their alleged involvement in the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests that rocked the state in December 2019.
While addressing media persons here, Tharoor asserted that the people are sent to jail without any crime due to which people do not get timely justice.
The apex court declined to interfere and cancel their bail term in view of the gravity of the offence (conspiracy to commit terrorist acts across the country) and the fact that only 1.5 years had been spent in incarceration.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah cited the outfit’s involvement in forbidden activities to separate J&K from India and establish Islamic rule as reason for the action.
“UAPA is used against terrorists, but you (the J&K administration) are using it against journalists, human rights activists and students to ruin their career,” the PDP leader pointed out.
The National Investigation Agency has filed a case against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the founder of pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), over charges of attempt to disrupt the transportation sector in India, a statement said on Monday.
Meanwhile, the National Liberation Front of Tripura and the All Tripura Tiger Force, including all their factions and fronts, have been banned under the UAPA.
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