PDP President Calls UAPA Action on Shopian Seminary “Flagrant Injustice” | Kashmir Life

SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has strongly condemned the administration’s decision to declare Darul Uloom Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, terming it a “flagrant injustice” against poor and underprivileged communities.

Every single day the j&k government acts as a mute bystander & a timid enabler of vicious assaults on J&Ks identity & dignity. Declaring Dar Ul Uloom Jamia Siraj Ul Uloom as an unlawful entity under UAPA is a flagrant injustice to the poor underprivileged sections of society.… pic.twitter.com/kkkvWNSQWA

— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) April 27, 2026

In a post on X, Ms Mufti said the action reflects a broader pattern of targeting institutions that serve marginalised sections of society. She alleged that such decisions demonstrate deep-seated prejudice and ill intent without credible proof of anti-national activities.

Defending the seminary, Mufti said the institution has long provided affordable education to economically weaker students and has produced reputed doctors and professionals who have served the nation with dedication. She added that banning such institutions would severely damage the educational future of underprivileged students.

She also accused the administration of remaining a silent spectator while, according to her, Jammu and Kashmir’s identity continues to face repeated assaults.

MLA Budgam, Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi also criticised the move, stating on X that the ban on Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom was deeply concerning.

The ban on Jamia Siraj-ul- Uloom is deeply concerning. Institutions that have long contributed to education, values, and social development deserve thoughtful engagement, not abrupt restrictions.#SirajulUloom

— Muntazir Mehdi (@Agasyedmuntazir) April 27, 2026

He said institutions that have contributed significantly to education, values and social development deserve careful engagement rather than abrupt restrictions.

The action was initiated by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg under Section 8(1) of the UAPA based on a dossier submitted by Shopian Police.

Officials alleged that the seminary maintained links with the banned Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir, which was outlawed by the Government of India in 2019. Authorities also cited alleged irregularities in land records, financial management and institutional governance.

According to the officials, intelligence inputs pointed to sustained and covert linkages between the institution and the banned organisation. Officials further claimed that some former students were allegedly involved in militant activities in south Kashmir.

The administration stated that the institution’s explanation was unsatisfactory and that available evidence indicated possible misuse of the premises for unlawful activities. Around 600 students were reportedly enrolled in the institution at the time of the action.