Gomal University in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s (KP) Dera Ismail Khan has implemented a total ban on joint gatherings of male and female students on campus “in any ground or roads”.

The university also issued a notification in this regard on Wednesday which reads: “gathering/coupling (male and female) is totally banned in any ground, roads etc. beyond the premises of department.”

The university also directed female students to “be careful” and limit themselves just to their classrooms and department common rooms.

Moreover, it also warned of strict action against those students found violating the rules.

Interestingly, the notification was issued the day after Valentine’s Day (February 14).