New Delhi: The Indian government has announced a five-year extension of the ban on the advocacy group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), continuing its classification as an unlawful association.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) cited the group’s alleged involvement in anti-India and subversive activities as the reason for the extension under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967. The official notification stated that the extension is effective immediately from July 10, 2024, and will last for five years, subject to review or revocation under legal provisions. This decision follows a prior ban imposed on the group in 2019, reflecting ongoing concerns over its activities deemed threatening to India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.