India, May 24 -- Coaching institutes in Latur have been gripped by panic after the District Industries Centre (DIC) directed the closure of all non-industrial activities operating inside the Latur Industrial Estate. Although only manufacturing and industrial activities are permitted in the industrial estate, it has long been the epicentre of a flourishing coaching ecosystem, now in the news for its alleged links to the NEET paper leak.

The notice, issued by the DIC general manager on Friday, is addressed to the chairperson of the Latur Industrial Estate Cooperative Society. It has directed that establishments such as tuition classes, coaching centres, study rooms, hostels, mess facilities, eateries, residential accommodation and other co...