A school in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, allegedly operated by individuals associated with a banned organization, has been declared an "unlawful entity" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Official Order Details
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg issued a two-page order on April 24, based on a dossier from the Senior Superintendent of Police, Shopian. The dossier highlighted alleged illegal activities at Darul Uloom Jamia Sirajul Uloom in Imam Sahib, Shopian.
The order stated there were "credible inputs and evidence on record" indicating sustained and covert linkages of the institution with Jamaat-e-Islami, which was banned by the Government of India in 2019.
Allegations of Radicalization
According to the order, the institution was under de facto control of individuals affiliated with the banned organization, including their placement in key administrative and academic positions. Over time, the school allegedly fostered an environment conducive to radicalization, with several pass-outs found involved in militant activities and acts prejudicial to national security.
Financial Concerns
The dossier also raised concerns about financial opacity, suspicious handling of institutional funds, and changes in financial control structures, leading to apprehensions of diversion and misuse of funds.
The order added, "The cumulative facts and circumstances, supported by intelligence inputs and field verification, provide sufficient grounds to reasonably believe that the premises are being used for the purposes of an unlawful association."
This action underscores the government's continued efforts to curb activities linked to banned organizations in the region.
