JAMMU, Oct. 24 -- Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Shri Ajay Sharma, JKPS, has been conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Socio-Political Philosophy by the School of Philosophy and Culture, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra. The university officially notified the award of his degree on October 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone for both the officer and the police department.
Ajay Sharma's doctoral research, titled "On the Alleged Role of Religion in Fostering Fundamentalism," is a one of its kind study that delves into the intricate connections between religion, ideology, and social identity. His work critically examines how certain interpretations of religious beliefs can contribute to radicalization, ...