Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Dhulian Schools Reopen After Unrest, Classes Resume
After communal violence in Dhulian, India, schools had to close and were used by security forces.
This meant kids couldn't go to school even after summer break.
The fighting started over a new law, and some people were hurt.
Because a newspaper reported the issue, the government helped the schools get back their buildings.
Now, some kids are back in class, but others still can't go because the forces haven't left those schools yet.
Everyone hopes the remaining schools will open soon.
Four schools in Dhulian, Murshidabad reopened and resumed classes after nearly two months of suspension due to communal unrest.
The schools were closed because paramilitary forces occupied them following communal violence in April.
The riots were triggered by protests against the amended waqf law, resulting in three deaths.
After a report, the district administration took steps to reclaim school campuses, allowing four schools to restart classes.
Classes have resumed in four schools; the remaining two schools are awaiting the removal of paramilitary forces.
- Who
- Students, teachers, and the district administration.
- What
- Schools in Dhulian reopened after communal unrest.
- When
- Classes resumed on Thursday, after nearly two months of suspension.
- Where
- Dhulian, Murshidabad, India
- Why
- Schools were closed due to communal violence and subsequent occupation by paramilitary forces.
Impact on Education
Response and Resolution
Educational Disruption
Impact on Education
Teachers and students expressed deep concern over the prolonged disruption of education.
Response and Resolution
The district administration is working to resolve the issue.
- Location
- Dhulian, Murshidabad
- Schools Affected
- Six
- Cause of Closure
- Communal Violence
- Forces Involved
- Paramilitary forces (BSF, CRPF)
- Trigger
- Protests against amended waqf law
- Casualties
- Three deaths