Jamaat ud Dawa JuD resurfaces with a new name
Shares
LAHORE: The under-observation Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) has once again appeared under a new name: the Tehreek Azadi Jammu and Kashmir (TAJK – Movement for Freedom of Kashmir).
Although still on the observation list of the authorities, the religious organisation has resumed its routine activities.
Its ‘donation’ camps and ambulance centres across Lahore and other districts have restarted under banners calling for the independence of Indian-administered Kashmir.
The centres were closed down on the night of January 30 after the detention of Hafiz Saeed, the party chief, and four of his aides on accusations of disturbing peace and security.
Law enforcers removed the banners and placards of JuD and its charitable wing of Falah-e-Insaniat Foundation, which was also put on observation under the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997.
After remaining closed for three days, all these centres reopened on Friday but without the banners bearing the names of JuD or the FIF.
These centres located at Shahdara Chowk, Moon Market and Iqbal Town are now operating under the name of TAJK. Donation boxes and ambulances are stationed just like before.
