The district administration Baramulla has decided to closeall educational institutions in Bandi Payeen area of Chandoosa in view of therecent gunfight that left two militants dead.
In this regard, a letter has been shot to chief educationofficer (CEO) by deputy Commissioner Baramulla, G N Itoo.
“The SSP Baramulla has advised to close the schools forat least 10 days at Bandi Payeen to sanitize the whole area in view of therecent encounter and possibility of explosives,” read the letter.
“Immediate necessary action in the matter may be takenin the matter under intimation to this office.”
A top police official said they destroyed six grenades fromthe debris at the gunfight site.
He said a bomb disposal squad has been stationed at policepost Chandoosa as well. “We have suggested to close the schools to avoidany casualties,” the police official said.
There are five schools in the village which include agovernment higher secondary school (HSS) Bandi Payeen and four governmentmiddle schools.