Honoring a Local Martyr: On October 20, 2022, the school was officially renamed Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali High School in a historic ceremony attended by the Chairman/CEC of LAHDC Kargil (Feroz Ahmad Khan), the Deputy Commissioner, and the Superintendent of Police. The renaming pays tribute to Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali, a courageous police official who sacrificed his life in the line of duty during a 2009 grenade attack in Gowkadal, Srinagar.
Key Historical Highlights
Institutional Growth: Originally established as Government High School Yakza (Umba) to provide secondary education to children in the Sankoo Tehsil, the school has grown over the years into a key institution affiliated with CBSE (Affiliation No. 3720112, School Code 24465, UDISE 37080600503).
Honoring a Local Martyr: On October 20, 2022, the school was officially renamed Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali High School in a historic ceremony attended by the Chairman/CEC of LAHDC Kargil (Feroz Ahmad Khan), the Deputy Commissioner, and the Superintendent of Police. The renaming pays tribute to Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali, a courageous police official who sacrificed his life in the line of duty during a 2009 grenade attack in Gowkadal, Srinagar.
Modern Development: Under the administration of the UT of Ladakh and LAHDC Kargil, the school has undergone structural and educational upgrades. It emphasizes comprehensive student development through enhanced sports facilities, modern heating solutions, and quality teaching initiatives aimed at serving as a model institution in the region.
Mission & Vision
The institution continues to build on its legacy by maintaining disciplined, inclusive learning standards led by a dedicated faculty. It stands as both a platform for modern education and a symbol of pride and homage to the national hero whose name it carries