Several educational institutes remain close in Kashmir since Aug 5
Srinagar, Aug 26 (UNI) Majority of educational institutes, including schools and colleges, remained closed on Monday in Kashmir since August 5, when Article 370 and 35 A were scrapped and the state was bifurcated into two union territories, triggering massive outrage among people in the valley.
Some primary and middle schools were functioning in north Kashmir, particularly border areas.
All educational institutions, including universities, engineering and other professional colleges were closed from August 5, when Article 370 and 35 A were scrapped and state divided into two —Ladakh as union territory, Jammu and Kashmir another union territory by the Centre, evoking sharp and spontaneous reaction.
However, authorities ordered reopening of primary schools from August 19 following by middle schools in the valley from August 21 though students continued to stay away from their respective educational institutes in view of the prevailing situation. The administration had assured safety of students without actually doing anything on the ground.
Parents are hesitant to send their children to schools in view of the prevailing situation in the valley. They assert that if there was any untoward incident how will they know about it as there was no communication. ''We used to get phone call from school to take our children back in case of any law and order problem,'' the parents said, adding due to communication gag how will the school communicate to them.
A week after the government ordered reopening of schools, almost all schools in Srinagar wore a deserted look though 50 to 60 per cent teachers and other staff attended their respective institutions.
A good number of students attended schools in Kupwara, Bandipora and central Kashmir district of Ganderbal, officials told UNI.
Meanwhile, the Kashmir University (KU), Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Central University Kashmir (CUK) and Cluster University also remained closed. Students of these universities who were staying in hotels have already left for their home. The IUST have also postponed all semester examinations.
All private and government engineering and poly-technical colleges also remained closed. The National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar also remained closed and students of different states have already left for their homes under security on August 6. The coaching and tuition centres in the valley remained closed.
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