Govt takes over 58 schools linked to banned Jamaat-e-Islami
Srinagar, Apr 18: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Saturday announced the takeover of the management of 58 schools run by the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its Falah-e-Aam Trust, officials said.
Official sources informed that the action follows adverse intelligence reports and the expiry of the schools’ management validity.
The School Education Department invoked Ministry of Home Affairs notifications declaring JeI an unlawful association under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
“These 58 functional schools were found to be directly or indirectly affiliated with the banned outfit or its trust,” an official said.
Deputy commissioners have been directed to assume control of the schools and propose fresh, verified committees to ensure that students’ academic future remains unaffected, the officials added.
Authorities said the move aims to maintain quality education as per National Education Policy (NEP) norms without disruption. Government teams have been deployed to all 58 schools, they said. (KNS)
