Workers painted the red cross symbols on the roof of hospitals as a precautionary measure in May 7, 2025 in the ongoing border tensions in Srinagar. Image source: Imran Nissar
The Kashmir Valley remains calm, but Wednesday (May 7, 2025) is on the brink after Operation Sindoor. Several educational institutions were closed in the border area and Srinagar Airport was closed as “as a precautionary measure.” Hospitals in Srinagar marked their buildings with the Red Cross.
Follow the “sindoor action” scene
Traffic in Srinagar is very busy, although it is a working day. Although schools and universities in the Kashmir Valley are open, most parents leave their wards at home. Only close the border and airport agencies.
People have been following news on their phones since the early hours of the morning, and the valley residents have a clear sense of fear.
“We pray that the situation is not messy. Kashmir always pays the price of war. Let reason and peace follow,” said Nazeer Ahmad, 47, the owner of the old town. Locals can also be seen storing edible food, buying medicines and filling cars with fuel. Kashmir University has postponed all exams planned this week.
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Let peace prevail
A statement from KU said: “All exams at Kashmir University were originally scheduled to be postponed on May 10.
According to the Division Commissioner, all schools, colleges and educational institutions in Kashmir, Balamura, Kupuwara and Gures will remain closed tomorrow (May 8). “Schools around Awantipora and Srinagar Airport should also be closed tomorrow. The directive was issued as a precautionary measure,” the official order said.
Meanwhile, authorities have established a 24×7 joint control room in Srinagar. “The Joint Control Room should operate 24×7 (24×7) and will serve as a centralized hub to promote inter-departmental coordination, monitor ongoing developments and ensure timely dissemination of information,” officials said.
Meanwhile, the J&K government directed: “Unless exceptional circumstances, approval shall not be allowed (government officials).
publishing – May 8, 2025 at 03:34 AM IST
