Archive · 22 Jan 2026

J&K Police Summon Journalists Over Mosque Information Drive

J&K Police Summon Journalists Over Mosque Information Drive

In Jammu and Kashmir, the police have been collecting information about mosques and madrasas to prevent terror financing.

Some journalists who wrote about this were called in for questioning, which has upset media groups who say it's an attack on press freedom.

The police say they are just doing their job to stop terrorism.

Some political leaders have also protested, but others have stayed quiet.

The main issue is whether the police should check these places for money that might be used for terrorism, even if it involves religious institutions.

The government says this has already helped reduce violence in the area.

Sources