PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have acquired state-of-the-art B7 protection-level armoured personnel carriers (APCs) to bolster the fight against terrorism and ensure public safety.

A ceremony was held at the Central Police Office here the other day to showcase and inspect the newly-procured vehicles. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IGP Zulfiqar Hameed personally drove one of the APCs and evaluated its operational capabilities. Speaking on the occasion, he emphasised the provincial government’s commitment to enhancing the police force’s operational efficiency and safeguarding the lives of its personnel.

“The provision of these advanced APCs is a testament to our resolve to combat terrorism and ensure peace in the region,” he stated.

The B7 protection-level APCs are designed to withstand high-velocity rifle rounds, including sniper fire, and are highly resistant to explosions.

These vehicles have already been deployed in high-risk districts such as Khyber, North Waziristan, and Kurram, with an additional 10 APCs set to be distributed across the province.

The KP government has been actively equipping the police force with modern weaponry, bulletproof vehicles, and other essential gear to tackle the challenges posed by terrorism.

IGP Hameed highlighted that the training of police personnel was also being intensified to ensure they were well-prepared to handle emerging threats.

DIGs telecommunications and headquarters were also present at the ceremony, underscoring the collective efforts of the police force to strengthen security measures in the province.

Published in Dawn, February 22nd, 2025