Srinagar, July 4 -- The Jammu and Kashmir Government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of a controversial book from all government school libraries and initiated action against those responsible for its approval, procurement and circulation following allegations that it contained anti-national content.
Commissioner Secretary, School Education Department, Ram Niwas Sharma said all copies of the book, titled Great Personalities and Legends, have been recalled from schools and proceedings have been initiated against officials involved in its publication, approval, procurement and distribution.
"The book has been withdrawn. Action is being taken against all concerned," Sharma said.
The controversy erupted after the Jammu and Kashmir Peopl...