PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, visited the Peshawar Police Lines, where he laid floral wreaths at the Martyrs’ Memorial and offered prayers.
During the visit, the Chief Minister formally handed over bulletproof vehicles, non-bulletproof vehicles, motorcycles, and modern security equipment to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police as part of efforts to strengthen law enforcement capacity across the province.
Addressing a ceremony, Chief Minister Afridi stated that in line with the vision of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, the provincial government is further strengthening the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police while ensuring it remains completely free from political interference.
He emphasized that the KP Police has remained on the front line of the fight against terrorism for the past two decades, making unparalleled sacrifices for peace and security.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the government has approved special financial packages worth Rs 7.7 billion for the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Rs 7.2 billion for the Special Branch.
He added that an additional Rs 6.5 billion has been allocated to enhance security infrastructure and police capacity in the merged districts, while Rs 3.8 billion has been granted for the Safe Cities project.
Chief Minister Afridi reaffirmed that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police is fully prepared to respond effectively to any untoward situation and will continue to safeguard the province with determination and professionalism.
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