New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday declared the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) along with all its factions, wings and front organisations of Meghalaya as an unlawful association with immediate effect from November 16, 2024, for five years.

The move was taken considering the unlawful activities committed in the past by the HNLC which has been involved in such activities which are "prejudicial" to the sovereignty and integrity of India.

As per an MHA notification, issued earlier on Thursday announcing a ban on HNLC, the circumstances exist which render it necessary to declare the group along with all its factions, wings and front organisations as an unlawful association with immediate effect.

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