Security high alert in Islamabad: Over 24 educational institutions selected to accommodate police, security personnel

ISLAMABAD: Several educational institutions under the Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) have been handed over to the district administration and Islamabad police to accommodate police and security personnel requisitioned from Punjab and other districts and provinces, as security has been put on high alert in the federal capital ahead of three long marches, including those planned by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami.

According to the official list seen by Business Recorder, over 24 educational institutions under the FDE have been selected for temporary residence of thousands of police personnel and officers requisitioned from various districts.

The list of educational institutions includes Islamabad Model Schools and Colleges, Islamabad Model Girls Schools, Islamabad Model Boys Schools and other federal educational institutions.

The designated institutions are located in various residential sectors of Islamabad, including G-6/2, G-6/1/2, G-6/2, F-6/4, G-6/1/4, F-7/2/4, G-7/3/1, F-7/3, G-7/3/1, Noor PurShahan, Malpur, Taman, G-13/2, Tarnol, G-10/4, G-8/1, PahagPanwal, Sihala, Rawal Dam, H-9, G-9/2, G-9/3, I-9/4 and I-10/2.

The FDE has announced holidays for students and teachers at the selected institutions and decided to arrange classes online.

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