Life in Jammu and Kashmir's Jammu district is slowly returning to normalcy after a recent understanding between India and Pakistan ended days of heightened tension between the two countries. (Pic/ PTI)
Updated On: 2025-05-15 12:33 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
Both government and private educational institutions had remained closed for five to six days due to fears of cross-border hostilities
On Wednesday, the Directorate of School Education confirmed that schools have resumed operations in numerous areas across the Jammu region, including Chowki Choura, Bhalwal, Dansal, Gandhi Nagar, and Jammu in the Jammu district; Vijaypur in Samba; and Kathua, Barnoti, Lakhanpur, Sallan, and Ghagwal in Kathua
Additionally, schools reopened in Peeri, Kalakote, Thanamandi, Moghla, Kotranka, Khawas, Lower Hathal, and Darhal in Rajouri, as well as Surankote and Buffliaz in Poonch
In Udhampur district, schools opened their gates, and students expressed joy at reuniting with their peers
India's precision strikes on terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK came in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed
The government had said that the perpetrators will face severe punishment and over 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor
The two countries have now reached an understanding to stop firing and military action after Pakistan DGMO reached out to his Indian counterpart
