Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Apr 24: In order to bring the deadly coronavirus infection under control, the government has issued stern measures. It has brought to a standstill educational activities. But a few schools and private colleges continue to conduct classes and other activities secretly.

Deputy director of PU, Dakshina Kannada, Muhammed Imtiaz, said that there are reports that several colleges holding classes for their students in a clandestine way. He said that coaching classes cannot be held till May 4. Still, he said that strict action will be taken against the violators. He stated that based on the findings, educational institutions violating the rule will face penal action.

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"Some medical and para medical colleges and PU colleges in the city and outskirts have reportedly asked the students to attend classes. We have found photographs of the activities and also students going to classes have been published," he said. He added that the principals and administration will be held accountable and that the district administration will take action as per the National Disaster Management Act.

"It is observed that students are retained in the student hostels for the purpose of conducting classes for them. It is said that many have not been permitted to return home. We have instructed them to permit interested students to be allowed to return. We have noted that lecturers are asked to conduct classes in the colleges. We will take action against them," warned Bhagawant Kattimani, deputy director of PU education, Udupi.