Confusion prevails in Muktsar schools over half-day holiday

Despite the state government declaring a half-day holiday on Thursday following the death of former minister Chunni Lal Bhagat at a Jalandhar hospital, confusion persisted among schools in Muktsar district over the implementation of the order.

While several schools sent students home at around 11:30 am, others continued to await official instructions from higher authorities.

A government school teacher told The Tribune that he had approached the District Education Office seeking clarification on the matter, but could not get a clear response.

A school head said, "The parents are making phone calls and some of them have come to the school as well, but we are unable to give them a clear answer regarding the half-day holiday."

Meanwhile, speaking to The Tribune, Yadwinder Singh, District Education Officer (DEO), Muktsar, said that he had received information about the half-day holiday through news reports, but official communication regarding the order was still awaited. "We are trying to contact the higher authorities to verify it," he said.

Notably, the school half-day timing was 11:30 am, while government offices would function until 1 pm.