SWABI: In response to rising terrorist incidents across the country, Swabi police conducted extensive mock exercises on Friday and urged educational institutions to strengthen their security measures. The drills took place at the Shahmansoor Judicial Complex, Zaida police station limits, and the China Camp area, home to Chinese workers engaged in the Tarbela Dam’s fifth extension project.
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District police officer Ziauddin Ahmed highlighted that the exercises, involving Rapid Response Force and Elite Force squads, enhance the professional capabilities of officers and ensure prompt, effective responses during emergencies. Key officials, including DSP headquarters Fazal Sher Khan and DSP Swabi Ijaz Abazai, participated alongside local police and Rescue 1122 personnel.
Meanwhile, Chota Lahore police officers inspected the University of Swabi and other public and private educational institutions, issuing directives to further improve security arrangements and preparedness against potential threats.
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In a separate incident, a local trader, Noorul Hadi from Gulo Dheri village, succumbed to injuries sustained in a robbery attack on Thursday, while another person was killed and one injured when the roof of a house collapsed in Marghuz village, authorities reported.