India declares fringe group 'Sikhs For Justice' unlawful

The fringe group is run by a few radical Sikhs of foreign nationality in the US, Canada and the UK

Published: 10th July 2019 06:18 PM  |   Last Updated: 10th July 2019 06:18 PM   |  A+A A-

Ministry of Home Affairs, MHA

Ministry of Home Affairs (File Photo | PTI)

By IANS

NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday declared foreign-based, pro-Khalistan group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

The decision was taken in a Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The fringe group is run by a few radical Sikhs of foreign nationality in the US, Canada and the UK, a Home Ministry statement said.