# India Reviews Books in Kashmir for 'Anti-National' Material

Indian authorities are screening books in Kashmir to identify and remove content deemed anti-national, targeting literature perceived as separatist or against the state. The move has raised concerns among publishers and activists about censorship and suppression of dissent in the restive region.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/19/why-is-india-vetting-books-in-kashmir-in-search-of-anti-national-content?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:43:27 +0000