RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Education Department has issued a new security advisory for all government and private schools across the province. The move comes amid growing concerns over student safety.
According to the advisory, school bags of all students will be checked daily as a precautionary measure. CCTV cameras will now be mandatory in every school to ensure better monitoring.
To strengthen security, schools must use metal detectors, and guards and watchmen will carry out thorough checks at entrances. Students, teachers, and staff will be informed about the importance of security.
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The advisory also bans carrying pistols, guns, knives, or scissors inside school premises. In addition, all schools are instructed to activate their security alarm systems immediately.
