Guwahati, Sept. 30 -- The Assam Education Department has issued a set of special guidelines for schools across the state, concerning security, sanitation, academic discipline and the safety and privacy of students, following recent school visits by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The advisory will come into effect 1st October.

Under the new guidelines, schools have been directed to close their main gates before the morning prayer begins. Entry to school premises will also be restricted, with outsiders required to obtain prior permission before entering the campus.

The department has further instructed schools to ensure that photographs or videos are not taken inside school premises while classes or other school activities are underway ...