Islamabad Police’s Inspector General, Dr. Akbar Nasir Khan, has stated that the security situation in Islamabad is “under control”.
His statement comes hours after it was reported by news platforms that educational institutions were unexpectedly shut over security concerns.
Arab News reveals that parents received messages from schools on Monday morning “urging them to pick their children a few hours after they had dropped them off” for reasons pertaining to their “safety and security.”
According to IG Islamabad, however, the situation is under control.
“I would like to inform you that the security and law and order situation in Islamabad is currently under control,” Dr. Khan said in a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter).
“As of now, there is no situation which should cause you to bring about any change in your [routine regarding] schools and colleges and usual way of life out of fear,” he added.
He added that citizens should avoid moves that could threaten the security of the city.
موجودہ سیکیورٹی حالات کے تناظر میں آئی سی سی پی او ڈاکٹر اکبر ناصر خاں کا اہم پیغام۔#ICTP #Islamabad pic.twitter.com/n49izwHVGm
— Islamabad Police (@ICT_Police) January 22, 2024
What happened earlier?
On Monday morning, several educational institutes located in Islamabad reportedly closed until further notice amid security concerns.
Educational institutions and universities in Islamabad have been closed for today amidst security concerns after LEAs flag credible intelligence of a Female suicide bomber who could be used to target educational institutions in the city. #Pakistan
— Anas Mallick (@AnasMallick) January 22, 2024
According to news reports, Bahria University, Air University, and National Defence University were shut down. Security, in particular areas of and around Margalla road, F-8, and F-10, had been beefed up.
However, according to ARY News, a number of other schools and colleges were also shut down, adding that sources reported that threat alert suggested that ‘terror attacks’ were to be carried out by “female suicide bombers affiliated with the banned organisations between January 22-24″.
Geo News reported that according to the Islamabad Police, security was already tight due to the upcoming elections and protests outside the Press Club. Additionally, search operations were conducted yesternight in certain areas.
اسلام آباد کی 3 جامعات سیکیورٹی خدشات کے پیشِ نظر غیر معینہ مدت کیلئے بند pic.twitter.com/yCmuVu09eJ
— Geo News Urdu (@geonews_urdu) January 22, 2024
