Archive · 22 Jan 2026
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.
Jammu and Kashmir Police summoned journalists for questioning about a drive to collect information on mosques and madrasas.
Media bodies like the Editors Guild of India and Press Club of India condemned the move as an attack on press freedom.
The police exercise is part of a broader effort to combat terror financing, which is seen as a key factor in militancy in the region.
Past successes in disrupting terror financing have led to a reduction in violent incidents in the Valley.
Political leaders have mixed reactions, with some condemning the police action and others staying silent.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Police, journalists, media bodies, political leaders
- What
- Summoning of journalists for questioning regarding a police drive to collect information on mosques and madrasas
- When
- Recent (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Why
- To gather information on potential terror financing through religious institutions
- Region
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Primary Concern
- Terror financing
- Key Institutions Involved
- Jammu and Kashmir Police, Editors Guild of India, Press Club of India
- Notable Figures
- Basharat Masood, Asiya Andrabi, Yasin Malik
- Global Watchdog
- Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- Security Focus
- Counter-terror financing
- Media Reaction
- Accusations of intimidation and coercion