By Delhi is currently facing multiple challenges, including ongoing protests and severe pollution, which have affected daily life and caused concerns for students and parents. The city has been at the center of the Delhi Chalo protests, where farmers from Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are calling for fair prices, Minimum Support Price (MSP), and agricultural reforms. These protests have led to major traffic jams and raised concerns about potential school closures.
Protests and Traffic Disruptions
Farmers had previously called off their protests on Sunday, December 8, following clashes with Haryana security personnel that involved tear gas shelling, which resulted in injuries. As a result, Delhi schools are expected to remain open on December 9, 2024, though no official announcements about closures have been made. Parents are advised to check with their child’s school administration for any updates or clarifications.
School Closures Due to Pollution
In recent weeks, high pollution levels in Delhi forced schools to close as the Air Quality Index (AQI) soared above 450 in areas like Patparganj, RK Puram, and Shadipur. However, after the Supreme Court’s approval for a relaxation of restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), the Directorate of Education (DoE) allowed schools to reopen on December 5, 2024.
Bomb Threats Sent to Delhi Schools
In another alarming incident, over 40 Delhi schools, including Delhi Public School (DPS) RK Puram and GD Goenka School, received bomb threats via email on December 8. The email, which was sent at 11:38 PM, claimed that multiple bombs had been planted on the school premises, demanding $30,000 for their defusal. The Delhi Police responded immediately, conducting thorough searches. Authorities later confirmed that the threats were a hoax.
This series of incidents highlights the importance of ensuring safety and security in schools, while also balancing concerns related to pollution and public unrest.
