J&K Police Raid Publishers Over School Books Glorifying Separatists

7 UPDATES · 16 DAYS · 4 JUL 2026 — 19 JUL 2026

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Latest · 19 Jul 2026

Authorities in India-administered Kashmir are auditing libraries to remove books deemed "objectionable," including those promoting separatism.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the controversy surrounding a school book in Jammu and Kashmir that allegedly glorifies separatist leaders and convicted terrorists as role models, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the Omar Abdullah government, the JK Peoples Forum, BJP leader Sunil Sharma, and Education Minister Sakina Itoo, unless they are directly related to this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

4Jul

STORY BEGINS — NDTV

J&K School Book Glorifies Maqbool Bhat, Geelani as Role Models

5Jul

NDTV

The J&K Police raided publishers after discovering books in school libraries glorifying separatists, leading to the withdrawal of the books and the filing of charges.

Indian Express

Following the removal of two books from Jammu and Kashmir school libraries, the J&K Police conducted searches at a publisher's premises.

6Jul

The Hindu

Following protests from the BJP, Jammu and Kashmir Police initiated an investigation into the distribution of a book featuring profiles of Kashmiri separatist leaders.

15Jul

Indian Express

The University of Jammu initiated a comprehensive audit of its libraries and offices to remove books deemed anti-national, separatist, or objectionable.

16Jul

BBC

Indian authorities ordered schools in Kashmir to review books for "objectionable" content, sparking debate about academic freedom and national security.

19Jul

LATEST UPDATE — Al Jazeera

Authorities in India-administered Kashmir are auditing libraries to remove books deemed "objectionable," including those promoting separatism.

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