Jammu and Kashmir bans 25 books 'False narratives and Glorifying terrorism'

The govt of Jammu and Kashmnirhas barred the publication of 25 books, including those written by famous authors such as Moulana Moudadi, Arundhati Roy, AG Noorani, Victoria Schofield, and David Devadas, as they have been deemed “promoting false narratives and glorifying terrorism.”

“It has come to the notice of the J&K govt that certain literature propagates false narrative and secessionism in Jammu and Kashmir,” an order issued



by the home ministry department on Wednesday, August 6, said.

It said available evidence based on the detail investigations and credible intelligence “unflinchingly indicate” that a significant driver behind youth participation in violence and terrorism has been the “systematic dissemination of false narratives and secessionist literature by its persistent internal circulation, often disguised as historical or political commentary.”