According to November 24 official order, schools in Gopalpur, Pandri Pani, Khamhar Khudra, Chakmi, Kharidih and Chauradar villages in Karanjiya block and Chanda village of Bajag development block will stay closed, owing to movement of wild elephants and tigers in the forests of the concerned area.According to local officials, students travel through these dense forests to reach schools. However, the movement of a tiger and herd of wild elephants has resulted in a sharp decline in students attending schools. “Owing to it, it has been decided to close the schools, numbering around seven to eight from November 25 to 29,” an official said.
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