Sunday 11th May, 2025
Srinagar: Universities, colleges and higher secondary schools today remained closed across Kashmir on the orders of the divisional administration in view of the widespread student protests in the valley.
The universities, colleges and classes XI and XII remained closed today following orders to this effect issued by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Khan yesterday, officials said.
They said these educational institutions were closed as a precautionary measure to prevent further protests.
Students of many of these institutions across the valley yesterday held demonstrations against the alleged high- handedness of security forces against the students of Degree College Pulwama on Saturday.
While scores of students were injured in Pulwama incident, yesterday’s clashes also left several dozen students injured.
Five police personnel were also injured.
Meanwhile, life remained paralysed in Kulgam and Pulwama districts of south Kashmir on Tuesday due to a spontaneous shutdown against the forces’ action on protesting students at Degree College Kulgam.
Dozens of students were injured after forces fired teargas shells inside the college yesterday.
All shops and other business establishments are closed in the twin towns and other areas.
Public transport is also off the roads.