December 3 declared public holiday in Bhopal, schools and offices to remain…., reason is…

Bhopal: In a significant development for the state capital of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal will come to a standstill on December 3. As the city pauses to remember one of the darkest nights in its history, the Madhya Pradesh government has declared a public holiday on Wednesday to mark the 41st anniversary of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, a disaster that claimed thousands of lives and left a deep scar on the city’s identity. Here are all the details you need to know about the holiday declared by the administation of Bhopal.

All schools, colleges and government offices to remain closed

According to the official notification reported by India(BHARAT) TV, all schools, colleges and government offices falling within Bhopal municipal limits will remain closed for the day. The order applies only to the urban areas of Bhopal, while institutions in the district’s rural regions will operate as usual.

Bhopal District Magistrate Kaushlendra Vikram Singh said Section 144 will continue to be enforced across the city to maintain peace. He added that prior permission will be required for any procession or demonstration to ensure that the day is observed in a dignified and orderly manner.

Bhopal Gas Tragedy

Bhopal gas tragedy (1984) was India(BHARAT)’s first major industrial disaster where at least 30 tonnes of methyl isocyanate gas killed more than 15,000 people and affected over 600,000 workers. Due to its massive destruction, the gas tragedy is known as world’s worst industrial disaster.