Pakistan boosts security for schools after Taliban attack

Police in the Pakistani capital have devised a strategy to improve security for schools, following a Taliban attack on an army-run school that killed 141 people, nearly all children, officials said Tuesday.

Police will arrange special briefings for students about security measures in schools, the Islamabad police chief said.

Inspector General of Police Islamabad Tahir Alam Khan told reporters that school administrations have been conveyed to appoint a security officer in their respective schools and also supporting staff like security guards and watchman.

He said Islamabad police will also conduct special training for students on how to deal with security threats.

By Ruchi Singh

Park Sae-jin swatchsjp@ajunews.com