Islamic books are being confiscated in Kashmir - religious freedom is under threat
Indian security forces have been conducting large-scale searches in Kashmir, confiscating Islamic literature, including the Quran and collections of hadiths. The move has sparked outrage among the local population and drawn sharp criticism from international human rights organizations.
While the Indian government describes these measures as a fight against extremism, organizations such as Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch view them as a restriction on the religious freedom of the Muslim population.
Locals believe these actions are aimed at destroying Kashmir's religious and cultural identity, establishing tight control over the lives of Muslims, and alienating them from their religion.
They argue that the measures being taken by the Indian government - pressuring Muslims, restricting religious ceremonies, and arresting clerics - are aimed at this goal.
India has intensified its crackdown on Muslims in Kashmir in recent years. Violence, censorship and repression have intensified since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, ending Kashmir's autonomy. The confiscation of religious books is seen as a new phase in this policy.
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