New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal led by Gauhati High Court judge Nelson Sailo to examine whether there is sufficient cause to declare the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang) [NSCN (K)], along with all its factions, wings and front organisations, as an unlawful association.

The formation of the Tribunal has been made in exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967).

"In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 5 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (37 of 1967), the Central Government hereby constitutes "The Unlawful A...