Governor Reviews KP Security Situation, Calls for Strengthening Police, CTD Capacity
PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2026) Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, chaired a high-level meeting on Tuesday to assess the province's overall security scenario. He emphasised the necessity of bolstering the operational capabilities of the police, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and other law enforcement agencies.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah, Inspector General of Police, Zulfiqar Hameed, and other senior officials. Participants provided insights into the security situation, counter-terrorism efforts, public order, and recent crime trends.
The Governor was informed about:
- Law and order challenges
- Delays in procuring modern weapons
- Manpower shortages
- Progress on policing projects
- Planned protest activities and the long march
CTD representatives shared measures to prevent terrorism and highlighted procurement, manpower, and infrastructure gaps. The Additional Chief Secretary Home detailed the repatriation of Afghan refugees, noting the closure of 45 refugee camps and the return of at least 1.6 million Afghan refugees to Afghanistan.
Governor Kundi expressed gratitude for the sacrifices made by police and security forces. He underscored the need to address manpower, resource, procurement, and infrastructure challenges to enhance operational readiness. He also advocated for improved inter-institutional coordination to boost overall performance and maintain peace and public order.
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