Shopian, April 27,: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has declared Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom, located in Imam Sahib area of Shopian, as an unlawful entity under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, citing alleged links with a banned organization, financial irregularities, and misuse of its premises.
The order was issued by Anshul Garg, who stated that the action was based on inputs including a dossier dated March 24, 2026, submitted by the Senior Superintendent of Police, Shopian.
According to the order, the institution, described as one of South Kashmir’s prominent educational establishments, is allegedly linked to the outlawed Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir and its subsidiary Falah-e-Aam Trust.
Authorities have accused the institute of “serious legal, administrative and financial irregularities,” including questionable land acquisition, lack of mandatory registration with competent authorities, and attempts to evade statutory oversight.
“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,” the order states.
The administration said the institution’s claim of innocence and non-involvement in unlawful activities was found “unsustainable,” adding that available material suggested it was aware of such activities and failed to prevent misuse of its premises.
The notification authorizes the concerned District Magistrate to take possession of the institute’s premises and assets. It also directs authorities to arrange for the relocation and admission of students into government schools within the district.
Officials indicated that the move is part of a broader action targeting institutions allegedly linked to banned organizations. Sources said dozens of such educational institutions in the Kashmir Valley have come under scrutiny, with several already shut following adverse reports. [KNT]
