Will wearing uniform protect SSC students from Holi hooligans?

Mumbai Divisional Board Secretary Basanti Roy suggests that doing so could make miscreants who throw balloons more considerate

Will wearing uniform protect SSC students from Holi hooligans?

Mumbai Divisional Board Secretary Basanti Roy suggests that doing so could make miscreants who throw balloons more considerateu00a0

The Mumbai Divisional Board Secretary Basanti Roy has advised students to wear their uniforms to the board

exams to discourage Holi revellers from targetting them with water balloons. However, she clarified that the board had not issued any circular to this effect. "The board has not issued such a circular. However, it is possible that ifu00a0 children wear their uniforms, they may not be targetted with balloons," she said.

Dinesh Tarfe (42), parent of an SSC student, said, children have taken to pelting balloons a week before Holi. "Yesterday, someone tried to throw water-filled polythene bags on my daughter and me. Luckily, it did not hit us. I believe wearing one's uniform does protect students from balloons."

However, Vanita Laungare (35), mother of an SSC student believes slum-dwellers don't spare kids in uniforms. "In slums, a child may get targetted despite wearing a school uniform. Youngsters living in upscale areas are generally more understanding," said Laungare.u00a0u00a0u00a0

Jt CP Law and Order K L Prasad said his men were keeping a close watch.u00a0 "We are keeping a close watch to nab those throwing balloons or colour on strangers. It's the social responsibility of parents to stop their children from throwing balloons and colours on others. We have asked our policemen to be alert at known spots, which are used by Holi revellers to pelt balloons at passengers in running trains."

Dosu00a0 for Holi
>>u00a0Wear sunglasses to keep your eyes safe from harmful chemicals in colours
>> Wear old clothes that can be discarded after playing Holi
>> Keep your car windows rolled up. Avoid travelling if you can
>> Apply oil on your head and body, and a thick coating of paint on your nails

Don'tsu00a0 for Holi
<<u00a0Discourage kids from playing Holi with eggs, mud or gutter water
<< Don't use chemical paints to play Holi
<< Don't force celebrations on hesitant neighbours

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