Darul Uloom Deoband has reimposed a ban on women entering its campus due to repeated violations of social media guidelines. The seminary had conditionally lifted a previous ban last November, but visitors flouted rules by filming and posting videos online. Management sources cited distractions to students and disrespect towards the institution as reasons for the ban.
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