Srinagar, Feb. 18 -- Authorities on Monday asked students outside the state to not pay heed to any rumours and try to stay put at their respective places, asserting that the local administration and college authorities have given full assurance of support, help and protection to them.

The Liaison Officers (LOs) in various states are in constant touch with local administrations and college authorities to ensure that the students from the state are not put to any inconvenience, an official statement said.

"The state administration is advising all the students and their parents, not to pay heed to any rumours, try to stay put at their respective places and contact the LOs or local police administration for any help. The mobile numbers of L...