The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has criticized the state government for its poor handling of security in educational institutions after a series of violent incidents in schools and colleges. APCC President Bosiram Siram said that recent cases of rape, murder, molestation, and law-and-order lapses have created an atmosphere where “the safety and dignity of children and students are severely at risk.” He argued that these incidents reveal serious gaps in oversight and governance under the current BJP administration. Siram noted that institutions meant for education have become unsafe due to inadequate supervision and administrative negligence, questioning, “Where is the accountability, the monitoring, and the leadership?”
The Congress leader urged the state government to take swift action by implementing strict safety measures across educational institutions, setting up accountability systems within school administrations, and reinforcing law-and-order mechanisms at the district and police levels. He also stressed the importance of providing psychological counselling and launching preventive awareness programs for students. The APCC cautioned that further inaction would amount to neglecting the safety of the state’s youth. “Ensuring students’ safety, dignity, and well-being must remain the top priority,” the statement said. The opposition party also pledged its support to students, parents, and educators in advocating for stronger security measures in schools and colleges.
