Jammu, Oct 24: Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) officer Ajay Sharma has been conferred the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in ‘Socio-political Philosophy’ by the School of Philosophy and Culture, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), Katra.
The university officially notified the award of his degree on October 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone for both the officer and the police department.
The officer is presently serving as SP City South. He had commenced his doctoral journey in 2018.
Senior Jammu and Kashmir Police Service (JKPS) officer Ajay Sharma’s doctoral research, titled “On the alleged role of religion in fostering fundamentalism,” is one of its kind that delves into the intricate connections between religion, ideology and social identity. His work critically examines how certain interpretations of religious beliefs can contribute to radicalisation, extremism and communal polarization and at the same time how the right interpretation and understanding of religion and religious beliefs can bring the society together.
By exploring these complex dynamics, the research provides a deeper understanding of the philosophical, psychological, sociological and historical roots of radical behavior, offering fresh perspectives on some of the most pressing challenges in modern society.
