Security around the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, today was put on high alert by police after the university in Lahore received a threatening letter from the terror group the self styled ‘Islamic State’.
The letter threatened to attack the university with a suicide attack or a series of bombings, according to a police officer. And UET public relations officer Dr Tanvir Qasim confirmed the letter had been received via posted mail from an unidentified source. However, he said the contents of the letter were unknown to him.
DIG Lahore Dr Haider Ashraf said security around the university has been increased with increased patrolling and checkpoints.
DIG Ashraf also said a search operation will be launched in the UET hostels later today to sweep-check the premises.
However, he added that “the letter could be a hoax, but this can only be ascertained after an investigation”. DIG Ashraf said “till then, the threat would be taken seriously”. The Civil Lines Police Division has also been asked to remain alert.
Ashraf said that they will also launch a search operation in UET hostels later today to sweep check the premises.
On the other hand, a police official revealed that the threat letter was a hoax to spread panic in city.
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