Uttarakhand Education Staff Strike After Director's Assault; Government Orders Safety Measures

Employees of Uttarakhand's education department are boycotting work following the alleged assault of Director Ajay Kumar Naudiyal by supporters of BJP MLA Umesh Sharma 'Kau' during a dispute over a school renaming. Four accused, including a history-sheeter, have been arrested. The state government, led by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, has directed the preparation of a Standard Operating Procedure to ensure safety and ordered enhanced security at government offices. Investigations into the incident are ongoing.