Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council of Meghalaya banned for five years: MHA

NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday issued a notification declaring the Meghalaya-based Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) an “unlawful association” under provisions of the anti-terrorism act UAPA.

This also applies to all its factions, wings and front organizations and will be in effect for five years starting on November 16, 2024.

In the message, a copy of which p TNIEThe Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the move was taken in light of the illegal activities committed by the HNLC in the past. The group was found to be involved in activities that are “prejudicial” to India’s sovereignty and integrity.

According to the report, there are circumstances “that make it necessary to declare the group, as well as all its factions, wings and front organizations, an illegal association with immediate effect.”

The Ministry of Home Affairs further stated: “This action has been taken in pursuance of the powers conferred by the provisions of sub-section (3) of section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, as the Central Government believes that the HNLC has declared its intention to secede from India the territories in the State of Meghalaya , mainly inhabited by the Khasi and Jaintia tribes.”