Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front
Also called: JKLF · Topic: Regional Aspirations: J&K, Punjab, the North-East and Accommodation · NCERT: Beyond NCERT
Meaning
The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) was founded in 1977 by Amanullah Khan and Maqbool Bhat. It wanted an independent Kashmir, separate from both India and Pakistan. It led the early armed phase of the insurgency that began in 1989. Pro-Pakistan and foreign groups later took over the lead.
Example
After the JKLF's early lead, groups such as Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed became the main players. The JKLF was banned under the UAPA (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) in 2019.
Don't confuse with
- Hurriyat Conference: a 1993 alliance of separatist groups that led political agitations. The JKLF was an armed group.