Siren creates panic in college

Rawalpindi: Viqar-un-Nisa Postgraduate College for Women Principal Professor Dr. Saira Mufti has condemned the news of any kind of emergency situation in the academic institution.

Talking to 'The News' on Wednesday, she said that the sound of siren was heard outside the college which created panic. However, in no time prompt action was taken by the college authorities. Rangers and rescue teams reached the college in no time and immediate action was taken. The search operation cleared the college and the situation was under control.

Director Colleges (Rawal-pindi) Professor Humayun Iqbal and PML-N leader Muhammad Hanif Abbasi visited the college and remained there for some time.

The principal said that college will remain open on Thursday and classes will be conducted as normal.