UET VC satisfied over security steps in hostels

The Vice Chancellor, University of Engineering and Technology, Peshawar, Professor Dr Iftikhar Hussain on Friday expressed satisfaction over security measures with insulation of CCTVs and introducing bio-metric system to ensure security and completing the repair work within stipulated time in the university hostels.
This he stated during a visit to several hostels and inspected the ongoing preparations for the existing students and new batch of 2019-20. He along with Provost Professor Dr Sahar Noor, Director Admissions Dr Misbah Ullah , Registrar Dr Khizar Azam Khan, Director Works Sardar Asghar, senior faculty and Hostel Wardens visited various UET hostels including the Tribal Hostel, Hostel No 4, Hostel No 3 and Hostel No 8.
During his visit, the VC visited hostel rooms, Mess, dining halls, kitchens of various blocks. He appreciated the efforts of Provost for improving security measures such as CCTVs and introducing bio-metric system to ensure security and completing the repair work within stipulated time. He advised the Provost to work over the beautification of front areas of the Hostel buildings and keep security check on gates for avoiding any inconvenience. He also interacted with Hostel Staff and gave away the appreciation certificates to the head Bearers for best services in the hostels.
The Vice Chancellor in his address with concerned officials of hostel management urged them to maintain the discipline and cleanliness in hostels. He also urged them to maintain discipline and show good behaviour with the students as they are the priority of the University. As part of Plant for Pakistan campaign, he also planted saplings in the Hostel.
Dr Sahar Noor said UET Peshawar has adopted necessary security measures around all hostels in line with Police Department's requirements. He said several complaints were registered on PM Citizen Portal from the students on cleanliness and renovating the study and dining halls of hostels. The Vice Chancellor immediately instructed the Department to repair the rooms and ensure proper maintenance of halls, lawns, as well as replacement of damaged bathrooms.