Peshawar, Dec. 16 (TNS): The 3rd Anniversary of the tragic terrorist attack on Army Public School (APS) Peshawar is being observed today (Saturday).
On this day in 2014, six terrorists had stormed the School and martyred one hundred and forty-seven students and teachers.
The security forces promptly responded to the attack and killed all the terrorists.
After this tragic incident, the government chalked out the National Action Plan to eliminate terrorism from the country.
A special function is being arranged at Army Public School Peshawar on Saturday to mark the day.
In commemoration of the tragedy, a programme has been arranged to be held in APS Peshawar on Saturday afternoon, in which representatives of the government and senior army officials are expected to participate.
Another ceremony has been scheduled to be held in the Archives Hall Peshawar by the non-government organisation (NGO) Pakhtunkhwa Ollassi Tehrik.
Parents of the students martyred by the terrorists have also organised multiple ceremonies in their remembrance and have arranged for visits to be made to the students’ graves to place floral wreaths upon them and offer prayers.
The government has executed a number of facilitators in the Peshawar attack after trials in military courts.
