Police raid Kashmir bookshops after India bans titles for ‘secessionism’
Summary
Police in Indian-administered Kashmir raided bookshops and vendors after authorities banned 25 books. The government claims these books spread false information and encourage secession from India. The banned works include writings by well-known authors and deal with the longstanding conflict in the region.Key Facts
- Authorities banned 25 books in Indian-administered Kashmir, alleging they promote "false narratives" and "secessionism."
- The raids took place in Srinagar and other locations to seize these banned materials.
- The ban includes works by famous writers like Arundhati Roy and experts like AG Noorani.
- The order was issued on the anniversary of New Delhi's direct rule over Kashmir, imposed in 2019.
- The banned books are considered "forfeit" under India's new criminal code of 2023.
- Since 1989, rebel groups have opposed Indian rule in Kashmir, demanding independence or union with Pakistan.
- The ban threatens individuals with prison for selling or owning the banned books.
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