Punjab government announces sudden holiday for all schools and colleges

Surprise Punjab government announces day-long holiday for all schools and colleges. The public and private colleges and universities across the province will remain shut on October 18, 2024. As per the move, no classes will take place. An official notification issued earlier today communicated this decision.

The statement comes in the wake of mass student protests against a serious incident in a private college in Lahore. The protests commenced when news of an alleged rape on campus, sent shocks to the sensibilities of the general public. Since then, students everywhere in Punjab have risen to action, demanding justice for the victim swiftly and extreme measures to be taken in terms of security within institutes of learning.

Holiday for all schools and colleges in Punjab as students protest for rape victim

As the protests have become increasingly intense, the Punjab government has decided to shut down the educational institutions temporarily to ensure the safety of the students and teaching faculty. Key cities have also witnessed huge protests wherein students have raised their voices and concerns over safety standards in academia. The sudden holidays are meant not to further fragment and to avoid further escalation of unrest.

Authorities have been closely monitoring the situation and may give more updates on when the schools could operate. The sudden declaration of holidays without prior announcements also raised questions on whether reforms in the protection of students are imperative and can make learning safer environments in the entire province.

Days will come up with more on the details of the investigations as it continues. The situation is kept closely under observation, and the government assures all that safety and justice remain their priorities above all else.