PESHAWAR, Nov 11 (APP):Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed on Tuesday awarded cash prizes and commendation certificates to police officers and personnel from Peshawar, Bannu, DI Khan, and Lower Dir for their exceptional performance in operations against terrorists, target killers, murderers, and robbers.
The awards ceremony was held here at the Central Police Office (CPO).
According to details, the Special Investigation Team of Peshawar Police successfully solved the blind murder case of Safdar Khan, PASI, by using modern scientific investigation techniques. The team not only arrested the culprits but also recovered the weapon used in the crime.
Similarly, the Peshawar Police’s Ababeel Squad skillfully arrested a dangerous Afghan national involved in murder, attempted murder, and snatching incidents. The squad also recovered the weapon and motorcycle used in the crimes.
In Bannu, police personnel displayed extraordinary courage and professionalism in repelling a terrorist attack on the FC Lines, neutralizing several terrorists during the operation.
Meanwhile, DI Khan Police bravely thwarted a terrorist assault including suicide attacks on the Police Training School on October 10, 2025.
The police killed the attackers and seized heavy and light weapons, hand grenades, and wireless sets from their possession.
In another achievement, the Lower Dir Police solved a blind murder case within a short period through scientific investigation, successfully tracing and arresting those involved.
Officers and personnel from the IT Wing at the Central Police Office were also honored for their outstanding technical performance.
Addressing the ceremony, IGP Zulfiqar Hameed commended the courage and dedication of the police officers, saying that such events were vital to recognizing and appreciating their services.
He stated that the KP Police have been performing their duties with exceptional bravery, commitment, and professionalism earning respect and pride for the department.
The IGP praised the police for maintaining high standards despite difficult circumstances and urged the award recipients to further intensify their efforts to completely eliminate terrorism from the province.
He congratulated the awardees and expressed hope that they would continue to serve with the same spirit and dedication.
Additional IGPs including Operations Muhammad Ali Baba Khel, Investigation Alam Shinwari, Headquarters Ahsan Abbas, Elite Muhammad Ali Gandapur, Internal Accountability Akhtar Abbas, DIG Tele Irfan Tariq, Principal Staff Officer to IGP Imran Khan, and Director Public Relations Shehzada Kokab Farooq were also present at the ceremony.
