On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, the Jammu and Kashmir government ordered the forfeiture of 25 books for allegedly promoting false narratives, glorifying terrorism, and inciting secessionism in the region.
The action, taken under Section 98 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, followed investigations that reportedly found these publications played a critical role in radicalising youth and misguiding public opinion against the Indian State.
Following the directive, on Thursday, August 7, police personnel raided and searched for the banned books at bookstores across Srinagar.
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