KP Police Enhance Security with Anti-Drone Technology

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police have procured state-of-the-art anti-drone technology to combat potential aerial terrorism, according to official sources on Wednesday.

This advanced system empowers security personnel to identify and counteract potentially dangerous drones from considerable distances, significantly improving the region’s counterterrorism capabilities and overall security posture.

Sources indicate the anti-drone system will be strategically positioned to safeguard vital government facilities, prominent individuals, and large-scale public gatherings.

Authorities reported that insurgent groups have previously deployed drones to execute assaults in areas such as North Waziristan and sections of southern KP.

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa confirmed this development, stating that the police force is being outfitted with cutting-edge weaponry and surveillance equipment to bolster operational effectiveness.

He emphasized, “The anti-drone system will be crucial in forthcoming security operations.”

The IGP further noted, “This technology forms part of a wider initiative to modernise the police force and enhance its ability to address intricate security challenges.”

Pakistan has experienced a rise in terrorist activities since the Taliban’s resurgence in Afghanistan in 2021, especially in the bordering provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

In May 2025, the nation saw a slight increase in militant offensives, even as heightened military tensions with neighboring India did not lead to a substantial surge in violence from extremist organizations.

Data from the Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) reveals a 5% increase in attacks compared to April. However, the overall analysis suggests that militant groups largely remained constrained, despite the prevailing regional geopolitical landscape.

The PICSS monthly security assessment documented 85 militant attacks in May, a minor increase from 81 in April.