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J&K L-G Manoj Sinha orders probe, suspends eight officials over books ... SRINAGAR: Two books approved for government school libraries in Jammu and Kashmir have sparked controversy over content allegedly glorifying militants and separatists, prompting Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to order an inquiry, suspend eight Education Department officials, blacklist the authors and publishers, and withdraw the books from the Union Territory. The two books arePersonalities and Legends of J&K, authored by Dr Hilal Ahmad and Santosh Meena and published by Jammu-based Oberoi Book Service, andGreat Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir, authored by Dr Suhant Giri and published by Delhi-based Aurora Prakashan. The controversy erupted after the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples' Forum (JKPF) alleged that books supplied to government school libraries under the Samagra Shiksha Scheme glorified separatists and militants by portraying them as "great personalities" and "legends" of Jammu and Kashmir. The books reportedly contain separate chapters on JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, who was executed in Delhi's Tihar Jail in 1984, jailed separatist leader Masarat Alam, slain separatist leader Abdul Gani Lon…

LG Suspends Eight Education Officials, Orders Probe Over 'Separatist ... Kashmir Top News LG Suspends Eight Education Officials, Orders Probe Over ‘Separatist’ Content in School Library Books By: KD Desk Date: July 4, 2026 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Print Copy URL Srinagar, July 4: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday suspended eight officials of the School Education Department, disengaged a contractual employee and ordered a departmental inquiry into the selection and procurement of school library books alleged to contain “separatist” and “anti-national” content. The action came after a controversy erupted over the presence of certain books in government school libraries that allegedly glorified separatist ideology and terrorists. According to an official order, the suspended officials include serving and retired officers associated with the process of selection and procurement of the books. A contractual employee linked to the exercise has also been disengaged with immediate effect. The Lieutenant Governor directed the School Education Department to conduct a detailed inquiry to fix responsibility for the alleged lapses in the approval and procur…

J&K orders screening of books with ‘anti-national’ content, opposition slams move J&K authorities are reviewing books in educational institutions for objectionable content. This action follows the withdrawal of books describing Kashmir as occupied territory. Political leaders have criticized the review as an attempt to control historical narratives. Schools must submit compliance reports by July nineteenth confirming book reviews. A legal group has also sought an inquiry into these controversial books.

'Academic jihad': BJP seeks ban on J&K textbook 'glorifying terrorists'; LG suspends 8 The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir has taken decisive action by suspending officials and initiating an inquiry into school library books deemed to contain 'inappropriate content.' This decision comes after reports surfaced of a book that seemingly glorified terrorists and separatists while promoting a harmful narrative. Consequently, authors and publishers face blacklisting, and the distribution of such publications is being halted across the Union Territory.

Row Over 'Great Personalities and Legends of J&K': BJP Seeks Ban SRINAGAR:In a sweeping administrative action amid a growing controversy over the circulation of allegedly objectionable books in government school libraries, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday ordered the suspension of eight School Education Department officials, disengagement of a contractual employee, a time-bound high-level inquiry, and the blacklisting of the authors and publishers of two publications found to contain content linked to separatist narratives. As per Government Order No. 257-JK(Edu) of 2026 dated July 4, the action follows the discovery of material in two books supplied under the Samagra Shiksha library programme that authorities deemed highly inappropriate and potentially harmful to public order and educational standards. The development marks one of the strongest interventions by the administration in the education sector in recent years, underscoring concerns about the scrutiny and approval of educational material being distributed in government schools. Under the Samagra Shiksha library initiative, the government had provided financial assistance for the procuremen…

'Anti-national' school library book rocks J&K, 8 officials suspended A political uproar has erupted in Jammu and Kashmir following the discovery of books in government school libraries describing the region as "India-occupied Kashmir" and referring to a banned separatist leader as "Shaheed." The BJP has demanded the education minister's resignation, while the administration has suspended officials, blacklisted publishers, and launched a high-level inquiry into the matter. This incident reignites the ongoing debate over narratives in the region.

J&K Police Register FIR Over Samagra Shiksha Books Glorifying ... ETV Bharat / bharat Jammu Kashmir Police Register FIR Over Books Glorifying Separatists, CIK Raids Publishers Jammu Kashmir Police registered FIR, conducted raids over controversial books glorifying separatists a day after government suspended staff and withdrew books, reports Mohd Ashraf Ganie Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Kumar Sharma addresses a press conference in Jammu on Saturday, July 4, 2026. ( IANS ) By ETV Bharat Jammu & Kashmir Team Published : July 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM IST 2 Min Read Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Counter Intelligence wing, CIK, has registered an FIR and conducted raids in connection with two controversial books allegedly glorifying separatists. The development comes a day after the government suspended eight employees, dismissed a contractual computer assistant and blacklisted the authors and publishers. According to officials, the books under investigation include “Personalities and Legends of J&K”, written by Hilal Ahmed and Santosh Meena and published by Abra Book Publishers, Jammu. The second book is “Great Personalities of Jammu and K…

J&K School Books Row Escalates: Samagra Shiksha Office Raided, UAPA ... The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Wing (CIW) on Monday raided the office of the Samagra Shiksha Scheme in Jammu as part of an investigation into the controversial book case. The police is probing the alleged distribution of copies of the book in government schools that authorities say glorified separatist leaders and contained content prejudicial to India's sovereignty and integrity. 8 Officials Suspended, UAPA Case Filed The raid marks the latest escalation in the controversy that has already led to the suspension of eight School Education Department employees, the dismissal of a contractual computer assistant, and the blacklisting of the authors and publishers of the two books under scrutiny. Breaking It Down What actions has the BJP taken regarding the book controversy? What concerns did the Jammu Kashmir Peoples’ Forum raise? How did the government respond to the book's distribution? Created with AI. Related News Agra Woman Allegedly Kills Husband, Body Found Buried Under Bathroom Floor Police have registered an FIR under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including…

8 officials suspended in J&K over books 'glorifying' separatism, probe ... Jammu and Kashmir commissioner secretary, school education department, Ram Niwas Sharma, on Saturday ordered a probe and suspension of eight officials of Samagra Shiksha Mission along with removal of a contractual employee over the selection and procurement of two library books found to contain “inappropriate content”. An order regarding banning the authors, their books and publishers in J&K was also issued. The action comes after BJP, Congress raised objections that the book allegedly “glorified” separatism. In an order, the school education department said the two books were withdrawn on Friday. Ashwani Kumar, financial commissioner (additional chief secretary), power development department has been appointed as inquiry officer while Rohit Sharma, additional secretary to general administration department has been appointed as the presenting officer in the case. Ashwani Kumar shall submit his report to the competent authority within 30 days. “As many as 463 books submitted by 364 publishers were selected for the school libraries. Out of these, two books ‘Personalities and Legends of J&K’, authored by Hi…

After pro-separatist book fiasco, J&K L-G calls for examination of websites of J&K varsities, colleges for anti-India content The L-G’s move came days after a book, titled ‘Great Personalities and Legends of J&K’, profiled Kashmir separatist leaders

J-K LG suspends 8 education officials over separatist content in school ... J-K LG suspends 8 education officials over separatist content in school books, orders inquiry By ANI | Updated: July 4, 2026 19:00 IST 2026-07-05T00:25:31+5:30 2026-07-04T19:00:12+5:30 Preferred on Preferred on Next Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 4 : The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department, on the order of ... J-K LG suspends 8 education officials over separatist content in school books, orders inquiry Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 4 : The Jammu and Kashmir School Education Department, on the order of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, has placed eight officials under suspension and disengaged a contractual employee after two books procured for government school libraries were found to contain content related to separatism, prompting the administration to order a departmental inquiry. According to Government Order dated July 4 2026, the action follows the procurement of age-appropriate books under the Samagra Shiksha library grant for 1,832 Government Schools and 394 PM SHRI Schools, for which the Education of India (EOI) was floated. The order stated that four sub-committe…

School library books 'glorifying' separatists: J-K minister vows strict ... After the Jammu and Kashmir government withdrew two books from its school libraries on the grounds that they contained “highly inappropriate content” on separatism, the counter-intelligence wing of the J&K Police conducted searches at the Jammu premises of the publisher of one of the books after an FIR was registered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Meanwhile, J&K Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Sunday described the matter as “unfortunate” and a “deliberate conspiracy”, saying that strict action would be taken against those found involved in the supply of such books to schools. She said “suspension orders have been issued and an enquiry ordered” into the matter. On Saturday, eight officials from the school department were suspended, and one contractual employee was terminated from service after the row broke out. The withdrawn books, ‘Personalities and Legends of J&K’ by Hilal Ahmed and Santosh Meena, and ‘Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir’ by Dr Sushant Giri, were published by Oberoi Book Service, Jammu, and Anurag Prakashan, Delhi, and supplied to school libraries as part …

Jammu Kashmir School Book Sparks Outrage Over Portraying Separatists As ... The Jammu and Kashmir government has come under fire after a book distributed to government school libraries allegedly described separatist leaders and convicted terrorists as "great personalities" and "legends." The controversy has triggered sharp political criticism and demands for accountability from opposition leaders and civil society groups. The publication, titled Great Personalities and Legends of J&K (Series 4) and edited by Hilal Ahmed and Santosh Meena, was reportedly supplied to school libraries under the Samagra Shiksha scheme for the 2025–26 academic session. Critics allege that the book contains content praising individuals linked to separatism and militancy, prompting calls for its immediate withdrawal. The issue has intensified pressure on the Omar Abdullah-led administration, with the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing the government of allowing objectionable material into educational institutions. Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma termed the controversy "academic jihad" and demanded action against those responsible for approving and circulating the publication. The BJP has also sought t…