Kashmir seminary declared unlawful under anti-terror law, sparks outcry
Summary
An important Islamic school in Kashmir called Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom has been declared unlawful under anti-terror laws by the Indian government. Authorities say the school has secret links with a banned political group, but school leaders and local politicians have denied this and criticized the move.Key Facts
- Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom is a large Islamic seminary in southern Kashmir with over 800 students.
- The school was declared unlawful under India’s Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), which targets terrorism but is criticized for lack of evidence requirements.
- Officials claimed the seminary’s management had hidden connections with Jamaat-e-Islami, a banned political party.
- The seminary’s chairman denied all allegations and said the decision caused fear among students and parents.
- Local Kashmiri leaders said the government is trying to weaken social and religious institutions in Kashmir.
- The region’s autonomy was revoked in 2019, increasing federal control from New Delhi over Kashmir.
- Since then, authorities have increased monitoring and restrictions on mosques and political activity in Kashmir.
- Kashmiri politicians and religious leaders have expressed concern about ongoing harassment and loss of freedoms.
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