School in Shopian Declared Unlawful Entity Amid Allegations of Radicalization
‘Unlawful entity’ tag for Shopian school; chief denies any links
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A school in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been labeled an unlawful entity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act due to alleged ties with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami organization. The school's chairman denies these claims and calls for an investigation into the allegations.
- 01Darul Uloom Jamia Sirajul Uloom in Shopian is accused of links to Jamaat-e-Islami, banned since 2019.
- 02The Divisional Commissioner issued an order based on evidence of radicalization and financial irregularities.
- 03The school's chairman insists they are law-abiding and requests an inquiry into the allegations.
- 04Prohibitory orders have been placed to restrict unauthorized access to the school.
- 05814 students are currently enrolled at the institution, which is affiliated with local educational boards.
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The Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Anshul Garg, has declared the Darul Uloom Jamia Sirajul Uloom in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, an unlawful entity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision follows a report from the Senior Superintendent of Police, indicating that the school has alleged links to the Jamaat-e-Islami, a group banned by the Indian government in 2019. The order cites credible evidence of the institution fostering an environment conducive to radicalization, with former students reportedly involved in militant activities. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding financial transparency and the potential misuse of funds. In response, Mohammad Shafi Lone, the chairman of the school, denied any connections to the banned organization, asserting that they are a law-abiding institution. He called for a thorough investigation into the allegations. Furthermore, the District Magistrate of Shopian, Shishir Gupta, has issued prohibitory orders to restrict unauthorized access to the school premises, allowing only residents or their relatives entry. Currently, 814 students are enrolled at the school, which operates under the Board of School Education and Kashmir School Federation.
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The declaration could affect the school's operations and the education of the 814 students enrolled there.
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