Two school buildings were set ablaze by unknown persons in Kashmir over the past 24 hours, setting alarm bells ringing among authorities who have decided to step up security around educational institutions.
A Government school was set ablaze by unknown persons in the wee hours Tuesday in Noorbagh area of the city but the blaze was put out by fire tenders, a police official said.
He said the school building suffered damage in the fire and the firefighting operation.
In another incident, miscreants tried to burn down Government Higher Secondary School at Aishmuqam in Anantnag district, the official said.
The school building was saved by the timely intervention of fire brigade personnel, he said adding one window panel was damaged due to the fire. (PTI)