Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have received eight modern armoured personnel carriers (APCs) and ten ambulances to strengthen operational capabilities and improve officers’ safety. The vehicles were handed over to district police officers from different regions during a ceremony in Peshawar on Monday.
Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed inspected all the vehicles and received detailed briefings about their features. He later handed over the keys to the relevant senior police officers for deployment across their respective regions.
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According to the Central Police Office, the delivery includes six Zarb-e-Haider APCs and two Dragon-class armoured personnel carriers. These vehicles will support police personnel during operations and emergencies, particularly in areas where security risks require protected transportation.
Hameed said the modern APCs would help ensure the safe movement of police personnel during operations and emergency situations. The vehicles are intended to provide additional protection to officers carrying out duties in challenging field conditions.
The police chief also highlighted the importance of providing medical support to personnel injured while performing their duties. He said the newly supplied ambulances were equipped with necessary medical equipment and facilities to assist injured officers.
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According to Hameed, the ambulances would help police teams provide timely first aid to injured personnel and transport them to hospitals. Their availability could support emergency response efforts during field operations and other incidents requiring immediate medical attention.
The latest delivery forms part of efforts to equip Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police with modern vehicles and operational resources. The eight APCs will support protected movement, while the ten ambulances will strengthen medical assistance for personnel in the field. The supplied information did not specify the individual districts receiving the vehicles or the total cost of the equipment.