Law-enforcement agencies conducted a mock drill at University of Sargodha (UoS), which caused panic among the students since they were forced to flee in fear without being given prior information.
Students unaware of exercise, were seen screaming and running. Police spokesman confirmed that the university administration was informed of the exercise beforehand, but students were not.
The purpose of the drill was to check security forces’ responses and preparedness in case of an emergency.
The Quick Response Force (QRF), Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Elite Forces and local police joined forces in the mock exercise.
UoS Public Relations Officer Muhammad Usman said the university administration cooperated with the security personnel to conduct the ‘rehearsal’.
