J-K govt shuts educational institutions in Jammu

Apprehending trouble in the city in view of the Republic Day and BJP's plan of flag hoisting in Lalchowk, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered the closure of all the educational institutions, including colleges and universities.

Apprehending trouble in the city in view of the Republic Day and BJP's plan of flag hoisting in Lal Chowk, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday ordered the closure of all the educational institutions, including colleges and universities.

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A government spokesman said that in view of the Republic Day arrangements, all the educational institutions, including the University of Jammu and colleges, would remain closed on Wednesday.

The management of the institutes, including the private institutions have been directed to strictly adhere to the directive, spokesman said.

This has been done in view of the apprehension of trouble in Jammu in view of the flag hoisting plan by BJP.