The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday issued a ban on 25 books, including works by several prominent authors, citing concerns over national security and public order. A G Noorani, Abul A'la Maududi, Arundhati Roy, Books, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday issued a ban on 25 books, including works by several prominent authors, citing concerns over national security and public order.