Though 38 years have passed since the 1984 riots, dark shadows of those terrifying incidents can still be clearly seen on the faces of affected families.
At the same time, schools were concerned about how to set first-timers and newcomers at ease on the first day and sustain a welcoming environment throughout the year.
The premises of police stations across the district have turned into scrapyards. Scrapped vehicles, covered in dust and ruins, jostle for space while officials fail to find a solution.