Jammu and Kashmir has suspended eight education department employees and ordered an inquiry over the inclusion of two controversial books in schools and libraries under the Samagra Shiksha scheme.

The action comes after BJP, Congress raised objections that the book allegedly “glorified” separatism. In an order, the school education department said the two books were…

J&K administration suspends eight officials over pro-separatist content in library books, banning associated authors and publishers.