Why were seven Kashmiri students charged under UAPA for raising pro-Pak slogans during the World Cup final
In a concerning incident, seven Kashmiri students have been charged under UAPA for raising pro-Pakistani slogans during the World Cup final.
1. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) is an Indian counterterrorism law that aims to prevent unlawful activities and association with terrorist organizations.
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2. The seven Kashmiri students were charged under UAPA for raising pro-Pakistani slogans during the World Cup final because their actions were seen as a potential threat to national security and were deemed to have the potential to incite violence and disturb public harmony.
3. Pro-Pakistani slogans can be seen as supporting or sympathizing with Pakistan, a country with which India has had a long-standing political and territorial dispute over the region of Kashmir.
4. UAPA allows for stringent action and legal procedures to be taken against individuals who are suspected of committing or promoting unlawful activities that endanger the integrity and sovereignty of India.
5. The charges filed against the Kashmiri students indicate the government's commitment to maintaining national security and preventing any threat that may arise from within or outside the country.
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