Government has made special transport arrangements for the aspirants from remote areas
Highlights
- Government had made special transport arrangements for aspirants
- Over 150 buses and 60 cars have been deployed to ferry 12,000 students
- Education has suffered a huge setback since the outbreak of clashes
Thousands of candidates appeared for the common entrance test in Kashmir today despite the ongoing unrest there.
Government had made special transport arrangements for aspirants who were transported to Srinagar at night to avoid being caught up in clashes and curfew in sensitive areas.
"The situation turns bad onto the valley side of the tunnel, that's why we left earlier to avoid sensitive places like Anantnag", said Insha, who made the 120-kilometre journey from Banihal to Srinagar.
Insha had gone to her home in Banihal for Eid, but could not return back due to the unrest in the Valley following the death of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani during an encounter with security forces.
Over 150 buses and 60 Tata Sumo cars have been deployed to ferry 12,000 students to 17 exam centres in the state.
"We want to ensure 100 per cent participation. Students should not face any difficulties and no one should suffer due to lack of transport", said Additional Commissioner Kashmir Nisar Hussain.
Education has suffered a huge setback since the outbreak of clashes. The government had announced the opening of schools in four district of the valley but the move could not take off due to the prevailing situation.
Parents are also worried about the future of their children. "The education has suffered the most due to unrest, if schools and colleges remain closed, then how can the students study, their future will suffer", said Bashir Ahmad, a worried parent.