Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under anti-terror law, sparks outcry
An Islamic seminary in Indian-administered Kashmir, Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom, has been declared unlawful under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act due to alleged links with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. Religious and political leaders in Kashmir have condemned the move, calling it part of a broader pattern of suppression by the central government. The seminary's chairman denies the allegations, stating the institution is law-abiding and serves underprivileged students.
- ▪Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg issued the order based on a police dossier alleging links between the seminary and Jamaat-e-Islami.
- ▪The seminary is recognized by the Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education and has over 800 students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
- ▪Critics, including MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, called the decision unjust and part of a campaign to dismantle Kashmiri civic institutions.
- ▪Mirwaiz Umar Farooq questioned the ongoing policies of harassment and disempowerment in Kashmir.
- ▪The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act allows authorities to designate organizations as unlawful without requiring public evidence.
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News|ReligionKashmir seminary declared unlawful under Indian law, sparks outcryKashmiri political and religious leaders denounced the move as part of a broader pattern of New Delhi’s overreach.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoA Kashmiri man prays inside the Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, November 13, 2021 [Mukhtar Khan/AP Photo]By Al Jazeera StaffPublished On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026An important Islamic seminary in Indian-administered Kashmir has been declared unlawful under anti-terror laws, prompting backlash from prominent religious and political leaders in the territory.Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Anshul Garg issued the order based on a police dossier…
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