Authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir have ordered a broad review of material held in public libraries and educational institutions, aiming to identify books and digital records considered “anti-national” or accused of “glorifying terrorism.” The directive covers both physical collections and archived digital content.
According to the order referenced in the report, the process will involve multiple levels of auditing across libraries and campuses in the region. That suggests a structured screening exercise rather than a limited inspection of a few titles, with officials examining what is available to students, researchers and the public.
The move places renewed focus on how authorities in Kashmir monitor educational and cultural material. By extending the review to digital archives as well as printed books, the order indicates that online and stored electronic records will face the same scrutiny as traditional library shelves.
The audit marks another significant administrative step in Indian-administered Kashmir, where official oversight of institutions and public information remains highly sensitive. For now, the main effect of the order is a region-wide review intended to remove any material that officials decide falls under the banned categories.
