The Jammu and Kashmir government has taken over the management of 215 schools linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) and its educational wing Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT), starting today. The decision follows adverse reports from intelligence agencies indicating direct or indirect links between these schools and the proscribed organisation.

"Intelligence Agencies have identified a number of schools which were found to be directly or indirectly affiliated with the proscribed organisation Jamat-e-Isalami (Jel)/Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT); and the validity of the Managing Committee of 215 such schools has expired/has been reported adversely upon by the Intelligence Agencies," read the order.

District Magistrates/Deputy Commissioners will take charge of these schools, propose fresh managing committees after verification, and ensure uninterrupted education for students.