Shimla, Aug. 30 -- The Shimla deputy commissioner (DC), Anupam Kashyap, on Saturday directed all Shimla schools to submit a daily certificate to the district police confirming that the school premises have undergone a safety check and are secure.

The directions were issued with an aim of strengthening student safety measures in Shimla city's government and private schools. Detailed discussions were held regarding school safety protocols, the prevention of potential hazards, regular safety inspections, and rapid response during emergencies.

This move is being seen as a preventive step by the district administration in wake of the repeated bomb threats being received by the schools in the state capital leading to evacuation of schools and...