Another blow to separatists

A faction of the Muslim League Jammu and Kashmir, spearheaded by the notorious separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat, has been officially proscribed by the government under stringent anti-terrorism legislation. The ban is an unequivocal response to the group’s active involvement in anti-national and secessionist endeavours within Jammu and Kashmir, orchestrated with the malevolent intention of instigating a reign of terror across the nation, according to the Union Home Ministry. A retrospective examination of events since 2010 lays bare the profound havoc wreaked by these separatist entities, acting at the behest of Pakistan, resulting in the loss of hundreds of young lives and colossal business damages amounting to thousands of crores. Every minor transgression or mishap metamorphosed into a major controversy, unleashing a reign of anarchy. Kashmir-centric political parties, overtly or covertly, continued to lend support to these elements, keeping the cauldron of unrest perpetually boiling.

The terror ecosystem, deeply entrenched and interconnected, persists in its deleterious effects even four years after its inception. Security agencies remain diligently engaged in dismantling this insidious network. The most recent target is the Masrat Alam faction of the Muslim League, facing the imposition of the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) due to consistent collaboration with anti-national elements, ties with terrorist organisations, surreptitious financial transactions, and persistent attempts to foment trouble. These Pakistan-sponsored organisations seem obstinately oblivious to the transformed landscape. The scenario has undergone a complete metamorphosis. The systematic dismantling of the terror ecosystem proceeds unabated. Even individuals claiming the loftiest positions among separatist leaders now confront the uncompromising authority of the law. Regardless of one’s stature, there is no sanctuary for anti-national activities. This prohibition marks yet another decisive blow to the edifices of terrorism and separatism. Jammu and Kashmir has undergone an irreversible transformation, and these resolute measures serve as a formidable deterrent against any prospective endeavours to instigate turmoil in the region. The seeds of anti-national sentiments, sown since the days of the Plebiscite Front, are now interred deeply, precluding any resurgence.

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Courtesy: The Daily Excelsior: 2nd January, 2023