Peshawar (Agencies): Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, visited the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Headquarters on Sunday to inaugurate the newly constructed Investigation and Intelligence Block. The state-of-the-art facility includes an auditorium, conference rooms, a library, offices, and advanced technological infrastructure.
During his visit, CM Gandapur received a detailed briefing on the provincial government’s initiatives to enhance the CTD’s capacity. He praised the progress made in forensic labs, which now feature advanced equipment and expert personnel. Additionally, the CTD has been equipped with bulletproof vehicles, jammers, drones, night vision devices, and thermal guns to effectively combat terrorism.
CTD’s significant achievements were highlighted, including a 50 percent increase in convictions and a rise in remand durations from an average of 1.4 days to 25 days. In 2024, courts rejected 123 bail applications, compared to 55 in 2022.
The Chief Minister commended the CTD for its effective operations, noting that the setup was minimal in 2023. He announced an additional funding of Rs 1 billion for further enhancements, including bomb-proof vehicles, sniper rifles, and high-tech kits. CM Gandapur also pledged support for police martyrs’ families, increasing their recruitment quota and providing plots.
“Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police are fighting a national battle, and their sacrifices will not go unrecognized,” he concluded.