A school in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, has been declared an unlawful entity after authorities cited police intelligence alleging links to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. The institution faces accusations of fostering radicalisation and financial irregularities, prompting prohibitory orders restricting entry. The school’s chairman denies any affiliation with banned groups, even as the Divisional Commissioner issues the order.
Jammu and Kashmir’s administration has declared Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom, affiliated with Jamaat-e-Islami, an unlawful association under UAPA. The order cites alleged covert links to the banned group, financial irregularities, and concerns that the institution may be tied to radicalisation or extremist activity. The move raises pressure on how religious education bodies are monitored in the region.
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Jammu and Kashmir Justice and Development Front (JDF), backed by Jamaat-e-Islami, has inaugurated an office in Baramulla and rejected claims about its activities being “misconceptions in Delhi.” The group said it plans to participate in upcoming elections under the Constitution of India, even amid a ban on Jamaat-e-Islami. It also sought to clarify its intent and role in politics.
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