Girls colleges security Lahore has been tightened with a clear message from the police: the unnecessary presence of boys outside girls’ colleges and universities will not be tolerated. Lahore DIG Operations Faisal Kamran has directed police officers to ensure strong security around female educational institutions so that students can travel to and from their campuses safely and without harassment.
The directions were issued during an anti-crime meeting of the Model Town Division. For thousands of female students, their parents and the teachers who work in these colleges, the decision is welcome news. Harassment outside campus gates, at bus stops and on the way home has long been one of the biggest worries of families who send their daughters for higher education. Here is what the police have ordered and what it means for students and institutions.
What Has the Lahore Police Ordered?
According to the DIG, police must tighten security outside educational institutions to protect female students. The main instructions are:
- No unnecessary gathering of boys outside girls’ colleges and universities.
- Tighter security and police presence near campus gates, especially at opening and closing times.
- Priority resolution of all registered cases involving women and children.
- Increased police patrolling and an effective strategy to control street crime and theft.
- Immediate and strict action to arrest proclaimed offenders and habitual criminals.
Why Girls Colleges Security Lahore Matters
Lahore has dozens of public and private colleges and universities for women. Every morning and afternoon, large numbers of students gather at gates, wait for vans or walk to nearby stops. These are the times when eve-teasing, stalking and snatching incidents are most often reported. A visible police presence discourages such behaviour and gives students confidence. Teachers and college administrations have repeatedly asked for support, as their own guards cannot control what happens outside the boundary wall.
Impact on Female Education
Safety is directly linked to enrollment and attendance. When parents feel their daughters are safe, they are more likely to allow them to continue studies in colleges and universities, even far from home. Better campus safety can therefore help raise female participation in higher education, which remains lower than it should be in many parts of Punjab.
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Other Security Measures Announced
The meeting also covered wider law-and-order steps in the city:
- Search-and-sweep operations around private hotels, major stadiums and important routes.
- Advance security and logistical arrangements for upcoming cricket matches, including cordons around team routes, hotels and stadiums.
- Better coordination among police stations to respond quickly to complaints.
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What Students Can Do to Stay Safe
- Travel in groups where possible, especially in the evening.
- Save the Punjab Police helpline 15 and the women safety app on your phone.
- Report harassment immediately to college administration and police; do not ignore repeated incidents.
- Keep parents informed of your timings and route.
- Use registered transport services and avoid accepting lifts from strangers.
Role of College Administrations and Teachers
Principals and teachers can support the police effort by sharing campus timings with the local police station, keeping CCTV cameras at gates in working order and assigning staff to monitor dispersal times. Female teachers often act as the first point of contact when students face harassment, so colleges should have a clear complaint mechanism and a harassment committee that responds quickly and confidentially.
Parents’ Reaction
Many parents have welcomed the step but want it to be continuous rather than a short campaign. Regular patrols, quick action on complaints and visible officers at peak hours are what families say will make a real difference.
For official helplines and updates, visit the Punjab Police official website.
Laws That Protect Female Students
Pakistan has clear laws against harassment in public places. Stalking, following, passing remarks or blocking the way of women can lead to police action under the Pakistan Penal Code, and the Punjab Protection of Women Against Violence framework provides additional support through helplines and women protection centres. Students should know that they have the right to report such behaviour and that the police are now under specific orders to treat these complaints on priority. The new push on girls colleges security Lahore is expected to make reporting easier and faster.
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FAQs
Who issued the order on girls colleges security in Lahore?
Lahore DIG Operations Faisal Kamran.
What is banned outside girls’ colleges?
The unnecessary presence or gathering of boys outside girls’ colleges and universities.
What else did the police order?
More patrolling, priority on cases involving women and children, and action against proclaimed offenders.
Where should students report harassment?
To their college administration and the police helpline 15.