SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 13: Fire broke out at Muslim Public School, Raj Bagh here early today.
An official said soon after, fire tenders reached the post to douse off the flames. “No loss of life or injury has been reported in the incident. Cause of fire is being ascertained,” he said
Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health & Medical Education, Sakeena Masood visited Muslim Public High School Rajbagh today following a severe fire incident that caused extensive damage to the school building.
The Minister was accompanied by a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Lal Chowk, Sheikh Ahsan Pardesi, Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, the Principal of Muslim Public High School, and officers from the Fire & Emergency Services Department, Police and other concerned agencies.
During her visit, the Minister inspected the affected areas, assessed the damage, and spoke with school authorities and local officials about immediate needs and plans for recovery.
She emphasized the government’s commitment to supporting the school’s reconstruction efforts and ensuring that students can resume their education as soon as possible.
The Minister also commended the prompt response of Fire & Emergency Services, whose efforts helped to contain the blaze and prevent further damage. She assured the school administration of the Department’s assistance in restoring educational facilities and addressing safety concerns to prevent future incidents.