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Education
J&K Police Issue Child Safety Advisory for Schools and Madrasas
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 05:18 PM
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The Jammu and Kashmir police have released a child‑safety advisory directing schools and madrasas to adopt specific protective measures.
The Jammu and Kashmir police have issued a formal advisory aimed at enhancing child safety in educational institutions. The notice, addressed to all schools and madrasas across the region, outlines a set of precautionary steps that administrators must implement immediately.
Key recommendations include installing secure entry points, conducting regular background checks of staff, and establishing clear reporting channels for any suspected abuse or neglect. Institutions are also urged to organize awareness sessions for teachers, students and parents on recognizing and preventing potential threats.
Education officials have said they will monitor compliance closely and may conduct surprise inspections to ensure the guidelines are being followed. The police have pledged to provide additional training and resources to schools and madrasas that request assistance.
The advisory comes amid growing concerns over child welfare in the valley, prompting authorities to take a proactive stance to safeguard minors in both formal and religious learning environments.
Key recommendations include installing secure entry points, conducting regular background checks of staff, and establishing clear reporting channels for any suspected abuse or neglect. Institutions are also urged to organize awareness sessions for teachers, students and parents on recognizing and preventing potential threats.
Education officials have said they will monitor compliance closely and may conduct surprise inspections to ensure the guidelines are being followed. The police have pledged to provide additional training and resources to schools and madrasas that request assistance.
The advisory comes amid growing concerns over child welfare in the valley, prompting authorities to take a proactive stance to safeguard minors in both formal and religious learning environments.