The Jammu and Kashmir government has directed all government and private schools, along with coaching centres, to review all books for 'inappropriate or objectionable content'.

This directive follows the suspension of eight officials and termination of a contractual employee over 'pro-separatist content' found in two books removed from school libraries.The directive mandates a thorough check of books in libraries, classrooms, and staff rooms, including newly acquired and older publications.Institutions must submit certificates confirming no objectionable material exists on campus.If found, detailed reports with book details must be submitted to higher authorities within seven days.

The order comes after the BJP protested against the procurement of certain books, accusing the National Conference government of promoting 'academic jihad'.The withdrawn books, part of the Samagra Shiksha programme, were linked to separatist themes.The police also searched a publisher's premises under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act.This action highlights growing tensions over educational content and political sensitivities in the region.