Srinagar, March 2 (NationPress) On Monday, officials enforced restrictions throughout the Kashmir Valley aimed at preserving law and order, resulting in the closure of all educational institutions for a period of two days.

These measures were implemented to prevent any mischief-makers and anti-national factions from taking advantage of the public's emotions following the recent US-Israeli military actions against Iran, according to official sources.

Given the large Shia Muslim population in various areas of Srinagar, the authorities are implementing stricter controls particularly in the old city and the uptown districts.

All schools, colleges, and universities have been shut down for the next two days. Consequently, Kashmir University has postponed all examinations originally slated for Monday and Tuesday.

After nearly three months of winter break, schools for students in Classes 9 to 12 were supposed to resume on Monday.

Police and security personnel have been deployed extensively, setting up barricades in the city center, Lal Chowk, where large crowds had gathered on Sunday to protest against the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli airstrikes.

Restrictions have been extended across all ten districts of the Valley.

The administration in Ladakh is also managing the situation with caution, particularly since the Kargil district has a significant Shia Muslim population.

Movement of vehicles is being restricted between various areas, while inter-district public transportation services are suspended for the day across the Valley.

Traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu national highway is operating normally, though fewer private vehicles are on the road.

Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha led a security review meeting on Sunday, with DGP Nalin Prabhat currently in Srinagar to supervise the security measures and their implementation.

In a message on Sunday, the Lt. Governor urged the public to maintain calm and peace, stating on X, “I chaired a meeting to assess the security conditions throughout J&K UT. I call upon all communities to remain peaceful and composed. I commend the steadfast commitment of our Police and security forces in maintaining law and order.”

In addition, alongside Kashmiri medical professionals and engineers, around 1,200 local students are currently studying in Iran.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his concern regarding the recent events in Iran, notably the death of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

“I urge all communities to stay calm, uphold peace, and avoid any actions that might lead to unrest. We must also ensure that those mourning in Jammu and Kashmir are allowed to do so peacefully. The police and administration should show utmost restraint and avoid using force or restrictive measures. The Government of Jammu & Kashmir is closely coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, to safeguard the well-being of J&K residents, including our students in Iran.”