Authorities on Sunday ordered the closure of all schools and colleges across Kashmir for two days in view of the prevailing situation following protests over the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Education Minister Sakina Itoo said the institutions will remain closed on March 2 and 3.
The elementary-level schools were scheduled to reopen on Monday after winter vacations, but the reopening has now been deferred.
Thw Director, School Education, Kashmir, issued an order stating that all government and private recognised schools in the Kashmir division shall remain closed on March 2 and 3 in the interest of administration and student safety. The order was issued with the approval of the competent authority.
Several universities have suspended classwork as well. The University of Kashmir and the Central University of Kashmir announced suspension of classes for two days as per government instructions.
The closures come amid protests in parts of Kashmir following the killing of Khamenei, with authorities citing administrative and safety concerns for the precautionary measures.
