Kashmir's Book Ban: A Threat to Free Expression in a Region Already Under Siege The decision by Indian authorities in Kashmir to vet books for "objectionable" content has sent shockwaves through the region, sparking fears of censorship and stifling free expression.
The move is part of a broader effort to control the narrative on Kashmir, a disputed territory claimed in full by both India and Pakistan.
The controversy began with two books published under a government funded program: Personalities and Legends of J&K and Great Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir .