Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has unveiled its three-month performance report for 2026, highlighting an intensified province-wide crackdown on terrorists, criminals and narcotics networks amid persistent security challenges.
The report, presented during a meeting chaired by Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed at the Central Police Office in Peshawar, detailed major gains in counterterrorism, anti-crime operations and public service delivery during the first quarter of the year.
Counter-Terrorism Operations
According to the report, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted 1,087 intelligence-based operations against Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists across the province over the last three months.
During these successful operations, CTD arrested 283 terrorists, while 108 terrorists and proclaimed offenders were eliminated and neutralized in various encounters.
Among those arrested were three highly important terrorist commanders, each carrying head money, as well as a female suicide bomber.
The report further revealed that police faced 194 terrorist attacks during the same period.
Out of these, 106 attacks were successfully repulsed through improved strategy, fortification and the use of modern gadgets.
Notably, 63 attacks targeted police stations and police posts, all of which were thwarted due to enhanced fortifications and rapid response mechanisms.
Recovery of Weapons and Explosives
CTD operations also led to the recovery of a significant cache of weapons and explosives, including:
24 SMGs
55 hand grenades
21 pistols
1 suicide jacket
Over 1,700 kilograms of explosives
Hundreds of rounds of ammunition
The detailed briefing cited 1,727.72 kilograms of explosive material, 22 detonators, and 1,009 sticks of dynamite among recovered items.
Police Sacrifices
The report acknowledged the heavy sacrifices made by KP Police on the frontline.
During the last three months, 59 police officers and personnel embraced martyrdom in the line of duty, while 88 others were injured.
Action Against Criminals and Proclaimed Offenders
During the reporting period:
5,528 proclaimed offenders were arrested
66 proclaimed offenders were eliminated and neutralized in police encounters
In anti-weapons operations, police registered 14,046 cases and arrested 13,876 suspects.
Recovered arms included:
895 rifles
1,956 shotguns
16,169 pistols
1,214 Kalashnikovs
150 Kalakovs
6 machine guns
500,718 rounds of ammunition
103 daggers/knives
55 hand grenades
National Action Plan Operations
Under the National Action Plan, police carried out 6,684 search and strike operations.
These operations led to the arrest of 21,531 suspected criminals.
Police also checked:
72,351 houses
26,657 hotels
Legal action resulted in:
6,150 cases over residential violations
325 cases over hotel-related violations
At 22,028 snap-checking points, police detained 43,221 suspects and recovered additional arms and ammunition.
Action Against Illegal Foreign Nationals
Police detained 8,558 Afghan nationals residing illegally without legal documents.
A total of 3,568 FIRs were registered against them under the Foreign Act.
Monitoring Sensitive Areas
Police also reported:
387 cases over illegal use of loudspeakers
36,012 educational institutions checked, with 41 cases registered over violations
34,521 sensitive places checked, resulting in 1,842 cases
Public Service and Welfare Measures
At police facilitation centres across the province, citizens were provided services including:
67,543 visa verifications
23,009 local verifications
3,046 foreign-country verifications
4,627 tenancy verifications
8,724 lost item-related services
Police said work is underway to expand facilitation centres to the tehsil level.
In Peshawar, the Safe City Project, worth Rs2.23 billion, has been formally inaugurated.
The project includes 711 modern cameras to ensure automated surveillance and rapid arrests of criminals.
Under police welfare initiatives, 2,037 cases were resolved and Rs132 million in cheques distributed.
Through the Police Access Service (PAS), 3,165 complaints were received, 2,195 resolved, while 970 remain under consideration.
For dispute resolution, District Reconciliation Councils (DRCs) received 2,166 cases, of which:
1,559 disputes were resolved amicably
421 referred for legal advice
186 remain pending
IGP’s Remarks
Speaking during the meeting, IGP Zulfiqar Hameed praised the efforts of KP Police and directed officers to maintain close coordination with other law enforcement agencies.
He vowed that enemies of the country and criminal elements would be dealt with with an iron hand under the law.
“No obstacle to peace in the province will be tolerated,” he said.
He further emphasized that protection of life and property, along with providing services to the public at their doorstep, would be ensured at all costs.
The report paints a picture of an intense and costly war being fought by KP Police on multiple fronts, from terrorism and narcotics to crime and public security, as the province remains at the centre of Pakistan’s ongoing counter-terrorism battle.
