PESHAWAR – In a major step to bolster counter-terrorism capabilities, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police have initiated the acquisition of advanced anti-drone technology amid increasing security threats from militant groups using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
According to official sources, the KP Central Police Office has formally requested the provincial government to approve the procurement of anti-drone systems and handheld anti-drone guns. The move comes in response to confirmed reports of terrorist groups deploying drones for surveillance and potential attacks in southern districts and conflict-prone regions such as North Waziristan.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed stated that the force is being equipped with “the latest technology, including anti-drone systems, thermal imaging devices, and bulletproof vehicles,” as part of a broader strategy to enhance operational readiness.
“The threat landscape is evolving. Our adversaries are adapting, and so must we,” said IGP Hameed. “These anti-drone systems will allow our units in high-risk areas to detect, track, and neutralize hostile drones before they can cause harm.”
Drone activity by non-state actors has been on the rise in KP, with militants reportedly using quadcopters for reconnaissance missions and in some instances, engaging in hostile actions against police surveillance drones. Security analysts believe that without counter-drone capabilities, law enforcement agencies remain vulnerable to these low-cost, high-impact threats.
The proposed systems are expected to include radio frequency jamming technology, thermal imaging, and kinetic countermeasures that can intercept or disable UAVs mid-air. Deployment will initially focus on districts with heightened militant activity.
The KP Police had previously adopted drone surveillance for night operations and terrain monitoring. The current transition marks a shift from passive surveillance to active aerial defense.
Government officials have yet to confirm a timeline for approval or delivery, but the urgency of the matter suggests that procurement will be fast-tracked.
Security experts welcomed the move, noting that Pakistan’s law enforcement infrastructure must evolve with the growing use of technology in asymmetric warfare. The deployment of anti-drone systems, they argue, is no longer a luxury but a necessity.
As KP continues to be a frontline region in Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts, the integration of anti-drone technology may prove to be a crucial deterrent against future aerial threats.
credit,The News.Pk
