J&K Suspends Eight Education Officials over Controversial Library Books, Orders High-Level Probe
The books were pulled for alleged separatist content, and a 30-day inquiry was ordered after officials were accused of negligence.
- On Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir government withdrew two school library books and suspended eight education officials for 'serious negligence, dereliction of duty and lack of proper due diligence.'
- The books 'Personalities and Legends of J&K' and 'Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir' allegedly glorified separatists, prompting BJP leader Sunil Sharma to accuse the government of promoting 'academic jihad.'
- Launching raids on publishers, the Counter Intelligence wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police registered a First Information Report on Saturday under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Unlawful Activities Act.
- Financial Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary Ashwani Kumar will lead a high-level inquiry due within 30 days, while the administration terminated computer assistant Sheikh Suheel Ahmad's contract.
- Before withdrawal, 251 total copies reached schools in Jammu, Ramban, Udhampur, and Baramulla districts; School Education Minister Sakeena Itoo vowed 'toughest action' against any conspiracy targeting young minds.
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