JK govt shuts educational institutions in Jammu

Jammu, Jan 25: Apprehending trouble in the city in view of the Republic Day and BJP''s plan of flag hoisting in Lalchowk, the Jammu and Kashmir government today ordered the closure of all the educational institutions, including colleges and universities here.

A government spokesman said that in view of the Republic Day arrangements, all the educational institutions, including the University of Jammu and colleges, would remain closed on Wednesday.

The management of the institutes, including the private institutions have been directed to strictly adhere to the directive, spokesman said.

This has been done in view of the apprehension of trouble in Jammu in view of the flag hoisting plan by BJP.

PTI