Military Reaffirms Support for KP Police in Counter-Terrorism Fight
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- Security operations are ongoing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under Azm-e-Istehkam.
- The Pakistan Army provides specialized training to KP Police for counter-terrorism.
- Corps Commander Peshawar reaffirmed military's continued support for provincial police.
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Security forces are conducting ongoing operations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa under the banner of Azm-e-Istehkam, targeting militant hideouts and recovering weapons. Concurrently, the Pakistan Army is providing specialized training to the provincial police to enhance counter-terrorism capabilities, covering modern combat and tactical maneuvers. This initiative aims to boost the police force's professional skills and operational readiness. The Corps Commander Peshawar recently visited the Central Police Office, reaffirming military support and discussing law enforcement developments and strategic planning for regional security.
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Corps Commander Peshawar recently reaffirmed the military’s continued support for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in the fight against terrorism, emphasizing joint operations until the complete elimination of terrorists. During a visit to the Central Police Office, the Inspector General of Police briefed the Corps Commander on ongoing counter-terrorism operations, the use of advanced technologies, and plans for smart policing initiatives across the province.
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Corps Commander Peshawar on Tuesday reaffirmed the military’s continued support for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police in the fight against terrorism, stressing that the Pakistan Army and provincial police would continue joint operations with full force until the complete elimination of terrorists and other peace spoilers.
The assurance came during the Corps Commander’s visit to the Central Police Office (CPO) in Peshawar, where he was received by Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed. During a high-level briefing, the IGP informed the Corps Commander about the overall law and order situation in the province, ongoing counterterrorism operations, intelligence-based operations (IBOs), security arrangements for sensitive installations and public places, operational preparedness, and the use of modern command-and-control systems, drones and anti-drone technologies.
The briefing highlighted that the KP Police was implementing a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism, extremism and all forms of crime, while intensifying intelligence-based operations to thwart terrorist attacks before they occur. It added that advanced technologies were being employed to track and neutralise terrorist networks while ensuring the writ of the state. The IGP also briefed the meeting on plans to transform five districts into model centres of smart and citizen-centric policing through smart surveillance, digital monitoring, modern investigation systems, transparent service delivery and intelligence-led policing. He further outlined ongoing welfare initiatives for police personnel, including professional training, provision of modern protective equipment, improved residential and medical facilities.
The Corps Commander Peshawar has made an important visit to the Central Police Office Peshawar. During the visit, key security matters and developments in law enforcement were reportedly discussed, underscoring ongoing efforts to enhance coordination and operational readiness in the province.
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