No room for negligence in anti-terror fight: Kundi

Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi emphasized on Tuesday that regaining the public's trust in the police is crucial for lasting peace. Addressing police officers at the Governor House, Kundi urged them to adopt an open-door policy, prioritize addressing public concerns, and enhance collaboration between the force and local communities.

The meeting included Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed, Additional IGP Kashif Alam, CCPO Dr Mian Saeed, and police officers from various regions who participated via video link.

Kundi praised the sacrifices made by the provincial police in maintaining peace, stating that terrorism was being fought from the frontlines. He reiterated that peace would not be compromised and there would be no tolerance for negligence in the fight against terrorism. The governor announced an increase in the Shuhada Package for families of martyred police officials and was working to establish a cadet college for their children.

He directed police officers to maintain constant communication with the families of martyrs and ensure their well-being.

Every martyr would be considered a fellow citizen, and their families should feel supported by the government throughout difficult times. Special cards would be issued to help families resolve issues with government offices with dignity and priority. The Safe Cities projects were underway in the province, with plans to extend them to the merged tribal districts.

Work was being done to improve police stations, checkposts, facilities, and infrastructure in the tribal areas, along with providing armored personnel carriers, modern weapons, and other necessary equipment to the police.

Funds for development would be used to meet the provincial police's needs, and the federal government had already provided 10 armored personnel carriers. The governor directed police authorities to address staff shortages and enhance operational capacity. Police lines, stations, and checkposts should shift to solar energy to guarantee a continuous power supply.

Provisions for police procurement were relaxed to enable the purchase of necessary equipment and other goods. The prime minister had assured at the recent Apex Committee meeting that the federal government would address all of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's demands, with 70% of the funds allocated for tribal districts. Kundi directed police officers to enhance the performance of dispute resolution councils by including capable and reputable members to effectively resolve disputes at the local level.