The Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force (JKGF) was recently declared a terrorist organisation by the Indian Government under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). This terror outfit has been found to be involved in infiltration activities, narcotics trafficking, weapon smuggling, and terror attacks in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force
The Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force is a militant group operating in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The group is believed to have been formed in 2017 and is named after the 11th-century Islamic conqueror Mahmud of Ghazni. The group is known for its involvement in several terrorist activities, including infiltration, narcotics trafficking, weapon smuggling, and terror attacks.
Modus Operandi
The Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force is believed to have cadres that were earlier associated with various other terrorist organizations such as Lashker-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, Tehreek-ul-Mujahideen, and Harkat-ul-Jehad-E-Islami. The group uses social media platforms to lure people from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to become part of its extremist activities.
The group has been involved in several terrorist attacks, including a grenade attack on a police party in Sopore in 2020, which resulted in the death of a civilian. The group is also believed to have been involved in the recent spate of killings of civilians and policemen in the Union Territory.
UAPA
The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) is an Indian law that aims to prevent unlawful activities that threaten the integrity and sovereignty of India. The Act was first enacted in 1967 and was amended several times, the latest being in 2019. The UAPA allows the government to declare an organisation as a terrorist organisation and ban it. It also allows the government to arrest and detain individuals without charge for up to 180 days if they are suspected of being involved in terrorist activities.
Designated Terrorist Organisations
Currently, there are 44 designated terrorist organisations under the 1st Schedule of the UAPA. These organisations include the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, among others. The UAPA has been used extensively by the Indian government to crack down on terrorism and prevent the spread of violent extremism.
Implications of JKGF’s Ban
The ban on the Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force is a significant step taken by the Indian government to crack down on terrorism in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The ban will make it illegal for anyone to support or be a member of the JKGF. It will also allow the government to freeze the group’s assets and prosecute its members. The ban on the JKGF is expected to have a significant impact on the group’s operations and finances.
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