Gurgaon: The District administrative authorities have decided to keep schools and colleges closed as a precautionary measure following the recent incidents of unrest in select regions of Gurgaon to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The decision was taken after assessing the security situation. A number of schools have conducted classes online to avoid losses.
Various companies have also implemented a "Work From Home" (WFH) policy for their employees to mitigate potential risks and disruptions.
"In order to avoid any untoward incident and ensure the safety of the students, it is deemed necessary to close all Government and private educational institutions in the Sohna Sub-division of District Gurugram on August 2, 2023, in view of the prevailing circumstance," stated the order issued by Gurugram district magistrate Nishant Kumar Yadav.
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Students and parents are advised to contact the respective schools/colleges for more information. Parents, teachers, and employees are advised to keep in touch with relevant authorities and follow any further instructions given.
Haryana and parts of Gurugram witnessed communal violence on July 31, 2023. Roads have been blocked owing to the violence.
