The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act tribunal has confirmed the ban on the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) for their involvement in kidnapping, extortion, and other unlawful activities, including their operation from Bangladesh. The tribunal's review of evidence and materials presented by the Central and Tripura governments concluded that the groups are actively seeking to further their secessionist agendas through new recruitments and expansion of sympathizers, posing a significant threat to the nation's security and integrity. The tribunal's decision was made public this week, validating the union home ministry's declaration of the groups as "unlawful associations" in October 2023.