Punjab Police Seek Closure of Rawalpindi Schools

Punjab Police have requested the closure of 48 schools in Rawalpindi to make way for over 15,000 additional police officers being deployed for security purposes. The new security force, originating from various districts within Punjab, is anticipated to arrive in Rawalpindi on Monday evening during the initial stage of the deployment.

Additional contingents may also follow suit as part of the enhanced security measures. Police personnel will be housed in educational institutions across Rawalpindi district, with designated locations in Rawalpindi city, Taxila, Gujar Khan, Kallar Syedan, and near the Chakri Interchange. Punjab Police have formally requested the district administration to close the schools, and a decision on canceling classes and declaring holidays at the affected institutions is expected in the near future.

The security deployment may continue until October 1 as authorities work to bolster security arrangements in Rawalpindi and Islamabad.