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PESHAWAR, Jan 03 (APP):Inspector General of Police (IGP), Zulfiqar Hameed on Saturday said that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police arrested 1,300 terrorists in a total of 3,277 intelligence-based operations conducted throughout the year during 2025.
While sharing the annual performance report of KP Police Department with media, the IGP emphasized that the department has increasingly integrated modern technology into its counter-terrorism strategy to eliminate militancy across the province. He further said that 459 terrorists were killed during various police operations in same period.
Highlighting intense challenges faced by KP Police, the IGP said that police teams were targeted in 536 terrorists attacks across the province. However, 324 of these attacks were successfully repulsed by police, he said.
“2025 was also marked by significant sacrifice, with 159 police officers martyred in line of duty while defending against militant activities. To support families of martyred and serving police jawans, the provincial government spent Rs1.21 billion on welfare of police personnel during 2025”.
In addition to counter-terrorism efforts, he said, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police maintained its presence in general law enforcement, conducting over 18,000 search and strike operations that led to arrest of more than 80,000 suspects.
The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) also played a critical role in public safety, successfully defusing 110 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and 385 hand grenades. Beyond combat operations, the department focused on community policing and alternative dispute resolution, with Dispute Resolution Councils (DRCs) successfully settling more than 6,300 local disputes during the reporting period.
Technical surveillance and public accountability also saw significant upgrades over last twelve months. According to IGP Hameed, 335 new CCTV cameras were installed across the province, while 800 previously damaged units were repaired and made functional to enhance monitoring.
Addressing public grievances as a priority, the KP Police successfully resolved over 4,700 complaints out of 6,000 received through the “Police X-Service” portal, ensuring a more responsive relationship between the department and citizens, he added.