Srinagar: Three school buildings were set ablaze by unknown persons in Kashmir over the past 24 hours, setting alarm bells ringing among authorities who have decided to step up security around educational institutions.
A government school was set ablaze by unknown persons in the wee hours of Tuesday in Noorbagh area of the city but the blaze was put out by fire tenders, a police official said.
He said the school building suffered damage in the fire and the firefighting operation.
In another incident, miscreants tried to burn down Government Higher Secondary School at Aishmuqam in Anantnag district, the official said.
The school building was saved by the timely intervention of fire brigade personnel, he said adding one window panel was damaged due to the fire.
Last night, fire broke out in a building of Government Middle School in Sadrukote Bala of Bandipora district.
Fire tenders were rushed in and the blaze was put out, the official said, adding the incident is suspected to be handiwork of miscreants.
The official said in view of these incidents, the security patrol around school buildings have been increased to ensure that such incidents are not repeated.
State government has announced that annual board examinations will be held next month even though the schools have remained closed since July following killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in an encounter with security forces.
Protests have been held against the government decision to hold examinations.
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