Fighting the extremist presence is currently proving to be extremely difficult for the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police, especially in the southern regions of the province. Militant attacks have significantly increased during this conflict, negatively affecting both general security and law enforcement efforts.
According to recent estimates, terrorist attacks on police officers have dramatically increased. About 200 police officers were killed and numerous others were injured in the about 665 militant attacks, including 15 suicide bombings, that occurred in KP in 2023 alone. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and other extremist groups have made matters worse by reorganizing and changing their tactics, making them a continual threat to civilian safety and law enforcement.
According to reports, the KP police force is reaching a breaking point becausInadequate Training and Resources: Although training has improved, particularly for military-backed elite units, there is still a shortage of personnel overall. This limitation makes it difficult for them to carry out in-depth training without endangering field operations.
Police morale has suffered as a result of the ongoing danger of violence. The odds against well-armed insurgents are enormous, and officers are frequently ill-prepared.
High Casualty Rates: According to KP police, 149 cops were killed and over 230 were injured in various altercations in 2024. These casualties add to the force’s atmosphere of uncertainty and terror.
Because of the large concentration of militant activity, the southern districts of KP have become especially difficult and are frequently referred to as police no-go regions. There has been an inflow in these areasimproving the systems for exchanging intelligence.
boosting spending on police gear and training.
tackling the socioeconomic problems that fuel extremism.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s stability is essential for Pakistan’s national security as well as for its citizens. To lessen the risks presented by extremist organizations and bring peace back to the area, coordinated actions are necessary.
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