After student deaths, Poonch admin bars picnic trips by schools, colleges

SRINAGAR — A day after 11 students lost their lives in a tragic road mishap, district administration in Poonch have directed all private and government institutions to seek prior permission from competent authority for any picnic henceforth.

A vehicle (Tempo Traveller) carrying students of a private computer centre from Surankote plunged into a deep gorge near Peer Ki Gali along the Mughal road, leading to the death of 11 students, 9 of them girls, and injuries to 7 others, two of them critically.

“All the Government and recognised private schools upto higher secondary level are directed not to leave / go on excursion / picnic unless and until granted permission from the competent authority,” said Deputy Commissioner Poonch in an order.