Kashmir libraries audit: Removing books on separatism sparks reading fear

Authorities in India-administered Kashmir, following an order on July 9, are auditing school, college, and public libraries to remove books deemed "objectionable," including those promoting separatism or glorifying leaders of the pro-freedom movement. This move began after a BJP politician demanded a ban on a book featuring key separatists. The crackdown includes digital resources and aims to prevent procurement of any material prejudicial to national security, sparking anxiety among residents who fear criminalization for reading certain books.