Kashmir Schools Closed Amid Drone Intrusions and Protests

Closure of Schools in Kashmir

In response to recent drone intrusion attempts from Pakistan along the Line of Control, educational institutions in Kashmir have been shut down since Monday and will remain closed on Tuesday. This decision was made to ensure the safety of students, as stated in an order from the Directorate of School Education Kashmir.

The directive indicated that all government and privately recognized schools in the Kashmir Division would not operate on March 2nd and 3rd, 2026. This measure follows the Indian Army's interception of two to three quadcopters that attempted to enter Indian airspace in the Poonch region early Sunday morning.

Schools were initially set to reopen on Monday after a lengthy winter break of nearly three months. However, the closure was deemed necessary to prevent any potential unrest, particularly in light of recent events involving the United States and Israel's military actions against Iran.

Protests erupted across various regions in India, including Jammu and Kashmir, in reaction to the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint operation by the US and Israel. The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir also imposed restrictions on mobile internet speeds amid the demonstrations.

Khamenei, who had been Iran's supreme leader since 1989, was a pivotal figure in the Shia Muslim community and held significant influence over the country's governance and military.

In addition to Jammu and Kashmir, protests were reported in states such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Karnataka.