Amid the heightened tension between India and Pakistan, schools and colleges have been closed in various districts along the India-Pakistan border in states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan.
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, India on early Wednesday launched an airstrike called 'Operation Sindoor' on nine terror targets in terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Here's a list of areas where schools and colleges have been closed:
Schools Closed In Punjab
Punjab: Schools in Ferozepur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Fazilka, and Gurdaspur to remain closed.
All schools in border districts of Punjab's Ferozepur, Pathankot, Fazilka, Amritsar and Gurdaspur were closed on Wednesday in the wake of tension along the border with Pakistan, PTI reported
The Ferozepur Deputy Commissioner issued an order that all schools in the district will remain closed on Wednesday, officials said, adding that all schools in Pathankot will also remain shut for the next 72 hours.
Officials said schools have also been shut in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Fazilka districts.
Schools Closed In Rajasthan
Rajasthan: Schools in 4 border districts to remain closed following 'Operation Sindoor'
The official told PTI that all government and private schools have been closed in Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer districts as a precautionary measure.
These districts are located along the Indo-Pak border. The western Rajasthan districts are on alert.
Mock drills as per the Centre's instructions is also scheduled to take place on Wednesday.
"Schools have been closed and all the preparations for the mock drills have been completed," the official said.
Rajasthan, a strategically important state, shares approximately 1070 km-long border with Pakistan.
(With PTI Inputs)
