Classes remain suspended in colleges, universities in Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 18: Classes remained suspended on Tuesday in the colleges and universities in the Kashmir valley as a precautionary measure in view of prevailing situation following killing of seven persons in security force action on demonstrators.

Three Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) militants, including an army deserter and a soldier were also killed in an encounter at Sirnoo in Pulwama on Saturday evoking massive demonstrations in Pulwama.

The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) had called for a three-day strike from Saturday against Pulwama killings.

A Kashmir University (KU) spokesman said that classes will remain suspended in the university.

The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora, Pulwama has also suspended classes today.

A spokesman for the IUST said class work and all examinations which were scheduled to be held have been suspended.

However, no reason was given for postponing examinations. No examinations were held on Monday also. He said fresh dates for examinations will be announced later.

A Central University Kashmir (CUK) spokesperson said classes in the varsity will remain suspended. The university had postponed scheduled examinations yesterday.

Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (SSB) had postponed the interview for the post of Naib Tehsildar yesterday.

An SSB spokesman said counselling and document verification of shortlisted candidates for the post of Assistant storekeeper cum Clerk which was scheduled to be held on Monday have also been postponed. “New date for interview and counselling cum document verification shall be announced separately,” he added.

The Deputy Commissioner, Srinagar, ordered closure of all colleges in the district. However, other educational institutions remained closed due to winter vacations.

Similarly, district administration in other districts in the valley ordered closure of colleges, as a precautionary measure.