The Government of India has confirmed that 23 organisations have been declared unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) in the last five years. Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, stated that the government follows a “zero-tolerance policy” against any group or activity that threatens the sovereignty, unity, integrity, and security of the country.
These organisations have been involved in extremist, separatist, and anti-national activities. They pose a threat to national security, public safety, and social harmony. To curb their operations, the government has taken strict action under the UAPA, which allows authorities to declare groups as “Unlawful Associations” and prevent them from functioning legally.
Minister Rai said that the decision to list these organisations comes after careful investigation and intelligence gathering. The government continuously monitors groups that engage in activities that are harmful to the nation. Over the last five years, 23 organisations have been identified as a danger to India’s internal security. Many of these groups have links to militancy, armed operations, and activities in conflict-affected areas such as Jammu & Kashmir and the Northeast.
The government emphasises that declaring an organisation as unlawful is an important tool to stop extremist activities before they escalate. This step prevents them from recruiting members, raising funds, or carrying out violent actions. The UAPA is designed to strengthen national security while ensuring legal measures are followed.
The organisations declared unlawful over the past five years include a mix of regional militant groups, extremist organisations, and affiliates of larger networks. Some of the key groups are:
Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)
United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA)
All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF)
Meitei Extremist Organisations
National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT)
Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC)
Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE)
National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN(K)]
Islamic Research Foundation (IRF)
Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (Mohd. Yasin Malik faction) (JKLF-Y)
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)
Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates/affiliates including Rehab India Foundation (RIF), Campus Front of India (CFI), All India Imams Council (AIIC), National Confederation of Human Rights Organization (NCHRO), National Women’s Front, Junior Front, Empower India Foundation, Rehab Foundation, Kerala
Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP)
Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) (MLJK-MA)
Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Jammu and Kashmir (TeH)
Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) (MCJK-B)
Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction) (MCJK-S)
Jammu Kashmir National Front (JKNF)
Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League (JKPFL)
Four factions of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL) – JKPL (Mukhtar Ahmed Waza), JKPL (Bashir Ahmad Tota), JKPL (Ghulam Mohammad Khan @ Sopori), JKPL (Aziz Sheikh led by Yaqoob Sheikh)
Jammu and Kashmir Ittehadul Muslimeen (JKIM)
Awami Action Committee (AAC)
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These organisations operate in different regions and have been linked to extremist ideologies, militancy, and separatist agendas. The government’s move to declare them unlawful is aimed at disrupting their networks and preventing them from threatening national unity.
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, allows the government to take strict measures against organisations that threaten national security. Declaring a group as unlawful is not only a legal step but also a preventive one. This action prevents these groups from raising funds, recruiting members, or planning violent activities.
By enforcing the UAPA, authorities can investigate and monitor these organisations more effectively. The law provides tools to seize property, freeze accounts, and restrict public gatherings or propaganda by these groups. It also enables law enforcement to take timely action against members involved in illegal activities.
Minister Nityanand Rai stated that the government remains committed to maintaining internal security and public order. The zero-tolerance policy ensures that any individual or group working against India’s unity or sovereignty faces strict legal consequences. The recent update listing 23 organisations shows the government’s continued focus on security and vigilance against extremist threats.
Officials say that the process of declaring an organisation unlawful is done with careful investigation. Evidence is collected to confirm the involvement of these groups in activities that are harmful to national security. Once declared unlawful, members of these organisations can face legal action, and their operations are restricted.
The government’s approach is part of a broader strategy to maintain peace, prevent terrorism, and ensure the safety of citizens. By monitoring and acting against extremist and anti-national organisations, India aims to reduce risks to public safety and strengthen law and order.
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