IISER Pune removes book by jailed activist Umar Khalid from library, citing risk of 'misunderstanding or unrest'

Oct 29, 2026

The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Pune removed Umar Khalid's book on Adivasi history from its library, citing potential misunderstanding or unrest. Khalid, jailed over six years without trial in the 2020 Delhi riots case, wrote the book based on his doctoral thesis. The decision sparked criticism from students questioning the removal of academic work due to its author. Institute officials stated action was taken after the book's inclusion was flagged.

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