Srinagar: Schools and colleges in Kashmir will remain closed for two days starting Monday as a precautionary measure following protests across the valley against the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israel joint strikes, officials said.
“The schools and colleges, both government and private, in Kashmir division shall remain closed on Monday and Tuesday,” a senior official said here.
He said the educational institutions will remain closed for two days as a precautionary measure.
Education Minister, Sakina Ittoo told KNS that the step was taken as a precautionary measure in view of the prevailing situation to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Security forces have been deployed in sensitive areas to maintain law and order, while senior police and civil administration officials are reviewing the situation. Authorities said the situation was being closely monitored and further decisions would be taken based on the ground assessment.
