A disturbing incident involving a girls’ primary school in Peshawar’s Akhunabad area has triggered criticism on social media after reports emerged that unknown individuals have repeatedly been putting instant glue into the school’s locks, making it difficult for staff and students to enter the building.
The incident concerns Government Girls Primary School Akhunabad, Peshawar, where school officials reportedly say the locks are being deliberately sealed with glue — commonly known locally as “Elfy” — on an almost daily basis.
A video circulating online shows the alleged damage and has prompted calls for the district administration, education authorities and police to identify those responsible. Social-media posts discussing the incident were circulating widely on Wednesday morning. (sotwe)
Repeated Damage Allegedly Disrupting Girls’ Classes
According to accounts attributed to the school administration, the problem is not being described as an isolated incident.
The locks are allegedly found blocked with adhesive repeatedly, forcing staff to deal with damaged or unusable locks before the school can operate normally. (sotwe)
If confirmed, the repeated act raises serious concerns because it directly interferes with access to a government school serving girls in the locality.
The identity and motive of whoever is responsible have not yet been publicly established.
PakPulse247 has not independently verified who is behind the alleged incidents, and no evidence currently available establishes the involvement of any particular individual or group.
Social Media Users Demand Action
The Peshawar girls school locks glue incident has drawn anger online, with users questioning why a school — particularly one providing primary education to girls — should repeatedly face an obstruction that could easily be prevented through surveillance and timely law-enforcement action.
Many of the reactions are centred on one question: if the damage is happening repeatedly, why have the perpetrators not yet been identified?
The incident has also become part of a wider online conversation about education and facilities for children in Peshawar. Posts discussing schools, girls’ education and educational conditions in the city have been prominent in recent days. (Instalker)
Incident Comes as KP Pushes Girls’ Education
The timing is particularly significant because the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has recently renewed its focus on increasing school enrolment, with special attention to girls’ education and out-of-school children.
Officials from the provincial Elementary and Secondary Education Department said earlier this month that new initiatives include expanding existing schools, alternative learning opportunities and measures aimed at improving girls’ access to education. (The Express Tribune)
Against that backdrop, deliberate interference with the functioning of a girls’ school would undermine efforts to improve enrolment and attendance at the community level.
Authorities Urged to Identify Those Responsible
Local authorities can determine whether the school has experienced repeated incidents by examining damaged locks, speaking with school staff and residents and reviewing any available CCTV footage from nearby streets or buildings.
Parents and residents are calling for steps to ensure that students can attend school without disruption and that similar incidents do not continue.
As of publication, PakPulse247 had not located a public statement from Peshawar Police or the district education authorities specifically announcing an arrest or identifying a suspect in the Akhunabad school incident.
Any official response or action taken by the authorities will be added to this report when confirmed.
Why the Akhunabad School Incident Matters
Preventing children from accessing a school is more than damage to a lock. When such acts occur repeatedly, they can disrupt classes, discourage attendance and create unnecessary difficulties for students, teachers and parents.
For girls in communities where access to education may already face practical challenges, uninterrupted functioning of neighbourhood schools is particularly important.
The immediate priority should therefore be to stop the repeated interference, identify those responsible through a proper investigation and ensure that the school remains accessible during normal teaching hours.
FAQs
What happened at Government Girls Primary School Akhunabad?
Reports circulating online claim that unknown individuals have repeatedly put instant glue into the school’s locks, preventing them from opening normally.
Where is the school located?
The reported incident involves Government Girls Primary School in Akhunabad, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Has anyone been arrested?
No confirmed announcement identifying or arresting a suspect had been located at the time of publication.
Is there a video of the incident?
Yes. A video discussing the alleged repeated sealing of the school locks is circulating on social media. (sotwe)
What has the school administration said?
Social-media reports citing the administration say the locks are allegedly being sealed with glue repeatedly, disrupting the school’s routine. (sotwe)
