“One attacker was killed in the encounter, while the rest fled with varying degrees of injuries.
“There was no breach of the security perimeter. All participants, staff, residents and Institute facilities remain safe and secure,” the statement said.
The institute said security agencies had intensified efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects, while surveillance and other proactive security measures had been further strengthened within and around the institute.
NIPSS reassured participants, staff, their families and the general public that the security of lives and property remains its highest priority.
It also commended the prompt response and professionalism of the security agencies and urged the public to disregard misinformation capable of causing unnecessary anxiety.
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