Security tightened amid threat alert

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ISLAMABAD/RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has alerted higher authorities about a potential terrorist threat on December 16 by the banned group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar. The group may attempt attacks similar to the 2014 Army Public School (APS) tragedy in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad.

According to the report, a 10-member terrorist cell — including six suicide bombers — could target military installations, law enforcement agencies, and educational institutions.

In response, relevant departments and law enforcement agencies have been instructed to intensify patrolling and surveillance. Educational institutions in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Islamabad were closed as a precautionary measure.

The Deputy Commissioner’s Office stated that the closures also commemorate the martyrs of the APS Peshawar attack. The decision was made after a District Intelligence Committee meeting assessed the security situation.

A spokesperson for the Islamabad IG clarified there is no formal security alert in Islamabad, but police and security agencies are maintaining vigilance. Meanwhile, the Rawalpindi CPO has ordered enhanced security for key buildings, sensitive locations, and schools across the district. Administrative sources confirmed comprehensive security measures are in place.

These steps follow a threat alert issued by an intelligence agency, prompting special security arrangements to prevent any potential incidents.