The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially declared Mohammad Qasim Gujjar, a member of the proscribed group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as a terrorist under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Presently residing in Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Gujjar has been identified as a threat to national security, prompting the government to take decisive action under the said Act.
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, empowers the Central Government to add individuals to the Fourth Schedule if there is a belief that they are involved in terrorist activities. The notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs cites Mohammad Qasim Gujjar, also known as Salman or Suleman, aged approximately 32, with a permanent residence in Angrala, Tehsil Mahore, District Reasi, Jammu.
The notification states, “Mohammad Qasim Gujjar @ Salman @ Suleman son of Mohammad Shafi, 32 years of age (approx.), having permanent residence at Angrala, Tehsil Mahore, District Reasi, Jammu and presently residing in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, belongs to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and which is listed as a terrorist organization under the First Schedule to the said Act at serial number 5.”
Lashkar-e-Taiba is already listed as a terrorist organization under the First Schedule of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The government’s decision to designate Mohammad Qasim Gujjar as a terrorist underscores its commitment to addressing and preventing activities associated with terrorism, with a focus on safeguarding national security.