Srinagar: District Magistrate Srinagar on Wednesday said a large number of private vehicles are being used in the territorial jurisdiction of district Srinagar for ferrying of school children in violation of guidelines laid down by Supreme Court.

An order issued here said that the school principals shall be held responsible if any untoward incident is reported while the school children are traveling in such vehicles.

“It is the responsibility of the school principal to ensure safety of students viz-a-viz plying of such vans, safety in pick up and measures for ensuring guidelines.”