All educational institutions remain closed in Kashmir, exam postponed

Srinagar, Aug 14 :  All educational institutions were closed today as a precautionary measure while examinations have also been postponed in the Kashmir valley. The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Kashmir University (KU) besides Board of School Education (BOSE) have already announced postponing of all scheduled examinations today. District Magistrates (DM) of several districts, particularly in south and central Kashmir have also ordered suspension of class work in Government Degree Colleges (DGCs) and Higher Secondary Schools (HSS). However, the Director School Education (DSE) issued an order for closure of all educational institutions today as a precautionary measure keeping in view of the situation. Closure of educational institutions was ordered following the killing of two youths in fresh security force firing in south Kashmir last evening, where people were protesting against the death of three Hizbul Mujahideen(HM) militants, including a self styled operational commander in 18-hour-long operation. Two army personnel were also killed and three others, including an officer were injured in the encounter, which ended yesterday morning. UNI