Centre extends ban on Bodo insurgent group

New Delhi, November 24

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The Centre has extended the ban on Assam-based Bodo insurgent group NDFB for five more years for its involvement in violent activities, including killings, extortion and for joining hands with anti-India forces.

In a notification, the Home Ministry said the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) has been indulging in illegal and violent activities intending to disrupt the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India in furtherance of its objective of achieving a separate Bodoland.

“Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred by Sub-Section (1) of Section 3 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967), the Centre hereby declares the NDFB, along with all its groups, factions and front organisations, as an unlawful association,” it said. — PTI