Schools reopen in Kashmir after 8 months
Schools in Kashmir reopened on Wednesday after a break of about eight months due to unrest in the Valley following the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani and subsequent winter break. The government had ordered their closure after over 20 schools were torched by assailants during the unrest. Meanwhile, some schools in snow-covered areas will reopen on March 13.
All schools in Kashmir reopened today after an on and off break for eight months, due to the unrest the Valley found itself in after Burhan Wani's encounter. Schools had to be shut, following protests by locals and clashes with security forces in retaliation to Hizbul commander's killing on July 8.Midway the protests, over 19 schools were torched by assailants, after which a complete clampdown was ordered by the state government. 