Schools and colleges in Kashmir Valley closed as security restrictions tighten following US-Israeli airstrikes
Authorities in the Kashmir Valley have ordered all schools, colleges, and universities to remain closed for two days, March 2–3, 2026, amid heightened security following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Restrictions have been imposed across all ten districts, with police and security forces deployed, inter-district transport suspended, and vehicular movement limited. Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have appealed for calm, while authorities monitor sensitive areas, including Kargil in Ladakh, to prevent unrest and ensure public safety.
Authorities in the Kashmir Valley have ordered all schools, colleges, and universities to remain closed for two days, March 2–3, 2026, amid heightened security following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Restrictions have been imposed across all ten districts, with police and security forces deployed, inter-district transport suspended, and vehicular movement limited. Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have appealed for calm, while authorities monitor sensitive areas, including Kargil in Ladakh, to prevent unrest and ensure public safety.
