STUDENTS’ SATISFACTION FROM THE SECURITY MEASURES TAKEN IN BACHA KHAN UNIVERSITY, CHARSADDA AFTER THE TERRORIST ATTACK

Abstract

The present study was carried out in Bacha Khan University, Charsadda which came under the attack of terrorist group. Following the attack the university administration improved the security system via adopting new measures. A scholarly attempt was made with a prime objective to understand the satisfaction of the students from the existing security measures. Qualitative method of study was applied which successfully derived comprehensive information regarding the issue in hand. The sample size of thirty two (32) participants was purposefully selected upon reaching the saturation point. The primary data was collected with the help of interview guide. The primary data was transcribed, organized and coded for recurring patterns. The data was descriptively analyzed and discussed with the help of literature support. The results of the study highlighted that majority of the students were found dissatisfied from the security services at the campus due to several limitations in the security system. It is recommended that university administration should provide latest security equipment and devices to the security officials and must regulate the duties and services in strict manners with zero tolerance policy in order to protect the stakeholders and ensure safe and conducive environment of learning for the students.