Threat to security: schools and universities closed in Islamabad
The capital city’s education sector has been impacted by the closure of a number of colleges and institutions in Islamabad due to a real security threat. Following a notification of a security threat, authorities have taken preventative measures to guarantee the safety of students, teachers, and staff.
The decision to close educational institutions is intended to reduce potential hazards, however the nature of the threat has not been made public. The closure order affects a number of colleges and institutions in Islamabad, namely those in the F-6, F-7, and F-8 sectors, interfering with the usual course of study.
According to sources within university administrations, three universities in Islamabad have been closed for an indeterminate length of time due to security concerns and the institutes would resume after further notice.
They said that orders for the closure were given by the administrations of the Bahria, Air, and National Defense Universities. There are reports of an increased search operation by security forces in the Islamabad suburbs in response to potential security risks.
Authorities in Islamabad have placed the city on high alert due to an increase in security. This decision was made in response to possible security issues that called for preventative action. According to sources, the search operation covered a number of important locations, including Redzone, Margalla Road, Sector E Seven, and E-9. To confront and eliminate any possible dangers, authorities focused their efforts on these areas.
The search operation that was carried out is a component of larger security steps that the agencies have taken to proactively counter any new threats. The threats’ exact details are kept a secret, but security services are nevertheless on guard, reacting quickly to any danger and taking the required steps to protect the nation’s capital. The institutions will be closed till further notice.
May Allah protect us all. Ameen.
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