Government of India on Wednesday declared the Jammu and Kashmir Muslim League, led by jailed separatist leader Masarat Alam, as an `Unlawful Association` under Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that the organization and its members are involved in “anti-national and secessionist activities” in Jammu and Kashmir supporting “terrorist activities” and inciting people to establish Islamic rule in J&K.