Central Government Bans Two Tripura-Based Organizations under UAPA Law

• 05 Oct 2023

Recently, the Central government has invoked the stringent UAPA law to ban two Tripura-based organizations, declaring the National Liberation Front of Tripura and the All Tripura Tiger Force as 'unlawful organizations' for a period of five years.

Key Points

• Engagement in Subversive and Violent Activities: The Central government has stated that these two organizations have been involved in subversive and violent activities.
• Spread of Terror and Violence: NLFT and ATTF have been accused of spreading terror and violence among the public to achieve their objectives.
• Nexus with Unlawful Associations: The government further alleges that these groups have maintained close connections with other unlawful associations in the region.
• Civilians and Police Personnel Killings: NLFT and ATTF have been implicated in the killing of civilians and police personnel.