J&K Police Raid Publisher Over Books Glorifying Separatists
Raids on publishers for books deemed glorifying separatists raises concerns about censorship and suppression of dissent.
The J&K Police filed an FIR and conducted raids on publishers after discovering books in school libraries glorifying separatists. The books, "Personalities and Legends of J&K" and "Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir," were distributed across multiple districts and have been withdrawn by the School Education Department. The case includes charges under the BNS and UAPA. Leaders from both the BJP and Congress criticized the books, calling them objectionable and a conspiracy to promote separatism.
15 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
The University of Jammu initiated a comprehensive audit of its libraries and offices to remove books deemed anti-national, separatist, or objectionable.
16 JUL 2026
— BBC
Indian authorities ordered schools in Kashmir to review books for "objectionable" content, sparking debate about academic freedom and national security.
19 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
Authorities in India-administered Kashmir are auditing libraries to remove books deemed "objectionable," including those promoting separatism.
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