PESHAWAR: Superintendent of Police (SP) Faqirabad Resham Jahangir has revealed that nearly 99 percent of crimes in the provincial capital are being committed using motorcycles without registration or number plates.
The police officer explained that unregistered motorcycles, which police officers cannot identify, have become a major tool for street criminals who commit snatching and robbery activities. The police officer explained that unregistered vehicles create significant challenges for law enforcement authorities who need to track down potential criminals after the occurrence of a crime.
“Almost all snatching incidents involve motorcycles that are either unregistered or have no number plates,” he said.
The police have increased their efforts to capture users of such vehicles. The authorities have started to apprehend people who operate motorcycles without their machines being registered or equipped with the required license plates. Police officers detain riders who break the law and transport them to police stations for vehicle inspections, which involve detailed examinations of their machines.
Police officials reported that law enforcement officers arrested street criminals who operated motorcycle gangs after they apprehended motorcycles that lacked number plates and conducted their inquiries.
Police sources said that unregistered motorcycle enforcement will create barriers that criminals must overcome to move through the city. The officials established a rule that prohibits motorcycle operation without appropriate vehicle registration and license plate display.
KP CM visits Peshawar police lines, announces security upgrades
On February 7, 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.
