The Jammu & Kashmir administration has officially declared Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom, a prominent educational seminary located in the Imam Sahib area of Shopian district, an 'unlawful entity' under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. This decision stems from alleged connections with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami and concerns regarding financial mismanagement and irregularities. Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg stated that investigations revealed serious legal and administrative issues, including the absence of mandatory registration and questionable fund management. The seminary is accused of fostering an environment conducive to radicalization, with several former students reportedly involved in militant activities. The administration asserts that the institution failed to prevent the misuse of its premises, which justified the action taken. This marks the first instance of a seminary being declared unlawful in Jammu & Kashmir, following the designation of over 58 schools affiliated with the Falah-e-Aam Trust. The administration claims that due process was followed, including issuing a notice to the seminary’s chairman and considering objections, but ultimately concluded that the explanations provided were without legal merit. Jamaat-e-Islami has been banned in India since February 2019 due to accusations of supporting militancy and radicalization.