Delhi Schools Go Virtual Amidst India-Pakistan Tensions
In response to escalating India-Pakistan tensions, several private schools in Delhi, including Delhi Public School and Indraprastha World School, transitioned to online classes. This decision was taken as a precaution to ensure student safety. Some schools still open amplified their security with the assistance of peer leaders.
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Amid rising India-Pakistan hostilities, several Delhi private schools, such as Delhi Public School and Indraprastha World School, shifted to online classes to prioritize student safety, officials confirmed Friday.
Queen Mary School noted diminishing attendance as parents hesitated to send children to school. Meanwhile, ITL International School enhanced security measures, informing students of safety protocols during morning assemblies.
Despite nationwide alerts and the heightened security status following shelling in Jammu, the Directorate of Education stated no official order to close Delhi schools was issued. Government employees remain on standby as tensions escalate.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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