The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) extended the ban against the Jamat-e-Islami for another five years.

 The organisation was declared an “unlawful association,” under the anti-terror law Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in 2019.

Home Minister Amit Shah ina post on "X" said, "Pursuing PM @narendramodi Ji's policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and separatism the government has extended the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, Jammu Kashmir for five years".

"The organisation is found continuing its activities against the security, integrity and sovereignty of the nation. The outfit was first declared an 'Unlawful Association' on 28 February 2019".

Anyone threatening the security of the nation will face ruthless measures, the post added.