Schools, Colleges Shut In These States Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions | Check List – News18

Last Updated:May 09, 2025, 05:04 IST

Several states were forced to adopt heightened security measures after Pakistan attempted to attack key military installations on Thursday.

Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated sharply after the Pakistani Army engaged in unprovoked cross-border firing in several areas in Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan, which was met with a befitting response from the Indian armed forces.

Several states were forced to adopt heightened security measures after Pakistan attempted to attack three military bases in Jammu, Pathankot and Udhampur, along with other key installations in J&K, Punjab and Rajasthan. The Indian Army managed to thwart the attack and launched retaliatory strikes at cities like Islamabad and Lahore.

India struck Pakistan’s capital Islamabad as well as Lahore and Sialkot late on Thursday after thwarting multiple attacks and also shot down an F-16 fighter jet in Rajasthan.

Several state administrations have shut down schools, enforced blackouts and cancelled leaves of all police personnel as districts near the border went on high alert. The Delhi government has also scrapped leave for all government employees.

Where Are Schools Shut Today?

Jammu and Kashmir: All schools, colleges and universities in the Union Territory will remain closed for the next two days as a precautionary measure as tensions escalate, said J&K Education Minister Sakina Itoo. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said another decision in this regard will be taken on Monday.

Punjab: The government has ordered the closure of all schools, colleges and universities for the next three days in view of the escalating tensions. The Panjab University in Chandigarh has postponed exams scheduled on May 9, 10 and 12. The leaves of all police personnel in border districts were cancelled.

Haryana: All educational institutions in Panchkula will remain closed on Friday and Saturday, officials said. The leaves of state police personnel and those working in the health department have been cancelled till further orders.

Rajasthan: The Rajasthan government has also cancelled leave of administrative and police personnel deployed near the International Border and closed schools in five bordering districts – Sri Ganganagar, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Barmer – which are under high alert.

Security has been stepped up along the Gujarat coast, while the leaves of all state government employees have been cancelled in West Bengal and Bihar.

(with agency inputs)

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