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Crime
Parents Detain Suspicious Intruder at Jalandhar School, Hand Over to Police
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jalandhar
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 12:01 PM
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A suspicious individual entered a school in Jalandhar, prompting panic among students and staff. Parents intervened, detained the person and handed him over to the police.
Jalandhar, Punjab – A school in Jalandhar was thrown into alarm when an unidentified individual managed to enter the premises during school hours. Witnesses said the person moved through the corridors, causing fear among students and teachers who were unsure of his intentions.
Several parents, who were waiting outside the school gate, noticed the disturbance and rushed to the building. They confronted the intruder, restrained him and escorted him to the nearest police outpost.
Police officials arrived shortly after and took the suspect into custody for questioning. The authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the intrusion but confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway.
School administrators announced that security protocols will be reviewed and reinforced to prevent any similar incidents in the future. No injuries were reported, and classes resumed after the suspect was handed over to the police.
Several parents, who were waiting outside the school gate, noticed the disturbance and rushed to the building. They confronted the intruder, restrained him and escorted him to the nearest police outpost.
Police officials arrived shortly after and took the suspect into custody for questioning. The authorities have not disclosed the motive behind the intrusion but confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway.
School administrators announced that security protocols will be reviewed and reinforced to prevent any similar incidents in the future. No injuries were reported, and classes resumed after the suspect was handed over to the police.