Government Attaches Office of Banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat in Kashmir
Action under UAPA targets separatist network amid ongoing investigations
Srinagar, Oct 1: In a major move against separatist and unlawful activities, Budgam Police on Wednesday attached the three storey building that served as the office of the banned Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Kashmir, officials said. The outfit was founded in 2004 by hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani following his split from Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir.
A team from Budgam police installed a notice on the office premises at Rehmatabad, Hyderpora, declaring the building attached under Section 25 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA). The property spans 5,700 square feet and had been functioning as the operational hub of the banned organisation.
Officials stated that the attachment is linked to an FIR registered last year under the UAPA. “Based on collected evidence and approval from competent authorities, the property has been attached in accordance with legal provisions. This action reflects Budgam Police’s firm resolve to neutralise threats to national security and maintain peace in the region,” they added.
Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Kashmir was formed after Geelani parted ways with Jamaat-e-Islami over disagreements on election participation through proxy candidates in the Hurriyat Conference, leading to a vertical split in the separatist coalition.
This recent action underscores the ongoing efforts of authorities to curb separatist and unlawful activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
