Around 48 educational institutions in Rawalpindi may remain closed as thousands of police personnel prepare for upcoming political protests.
More than 15,000 police personnel from different Punjab districts are expected to reach Rawalpindi on Monday evening. Officials said the deployment forms part of security arrangements for a planned political parties’ protest.
The police personnel will reportedly stay in 48 educational institutions across Rawalpindi district. Consequently, teaching activities at the affected institutions could be suspended during the security deployment.
Police to Stay in 48 Educational Institutions
Authorities have identified educational institutions across several areas of Rawalpindi district for police accommodation.
The list includes five institutions in Gujar Khan and three in Kallar Syedan. Meanwhile, 10 educational institutions in Taxila are also included.
In Rawalpindi city, 21 educational institutions have been included in the arrangements. Another six institutions near the Chakri Interchange are also on the list.
The distribution covers different parts of the district as authorities prepare for the expected arrival of additional police contingents.
Schools May Remain Closed From Monday
The presence of thousands of police personnel has raised concerns about regular teaching activities at the affected institutions.
According to the supplied details, authorities were expected to decide on Monday whether to suspend classes and declare holidays. Therefore, the closure decision was not presented as final at the time of the report.
However, recent reports have indicated that authorities were preparing wider closures of educational institutions in Rawalpindi amid several planned long marches.
For the 48 institutions identified for police accommodation, any suspension of classes would allow the buildings to support the security arrangements.
More Police Contingents Expected
The first phase of the deployment is expected to begin with police personnel arriving in Rawalpindi on Monday.
Further contingents from different districts of Punjab are also expected to reach the city. These additional forces will support security arrangements linked to the planned protests.
Meanwhile, authorities are preparing for increased activity across Rawalpindi as several political groups have announced marches towards the federal capital.
The security preparations could therefore affect routine activities in several parts of the district. Educational institutions remain among the facilities being considered as part of the arrangements.
Security Measures Could Disrupt Classes
The use of educational institutions for police accommodation could temporarily affect students and teaching staff. However, the final decision regarding holidays remained subject to the authorities’ Monday decision in the supplied report.
As police deployments increase, officials are expected to coordinate accommodation and security arrangements across Rawalpindi. Further contingents could also arrive as preparations continue.
For now, the key question for students and parents is whether classes at the 48 identified institutions will be suspended. The decision is expected as authorities finalise arrangements for the upcoming protests.
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