Islamabad, Sep 20 : An Islamic extremist has threatened to bomb a girls’ school in Taxila if its teachers and students don’t wear a veil.

The principal of the high school is said to have received a letter from an unidentified man, a local source said.

"Yes we have received a threatening letter from a religious fanatic, and we are scared," said Shakeela, the acting principal of the school.

The school management has informed the students about the letter and told that nothing would happen to them if they wore a veil, she added.

Shakeela said all precautionary measures have been taken to protect the lives of the students.

"This letter could either be a hoax or work of a fanatic. Personally, I believe that it is a hoax. But we cannot take it lightly," Sub-Divisional Police Officer Taxila/Wah Cantonment circle Syed Akbar Abbas was quoted as saying by the Dawn.

Armed policemen and other security personnel have been deployed at the school. (With inputs from ANI)