In a significant move to strengthen security and improve public safety, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has officially launched the Safe City Project in the high-risk southern districts of Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, and Lakki Marwat—areas long affected by terrorism.
A formal agreement for the project was signed at the Central Police Office between the police department and the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC). Representing the police, DIG IT, and Project Director Rai Ejaz Ahmad signed the contract, while GM Commercial Syed Amir Javed represented NRTC.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior police officials, including Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed, Additional IGP Headquarters Awal Khan, Additional IGP Operations Muhammad Ali Babakhel, and other high-ranking officers, reflecting the project’s strategic importance.
Previously, the provincial government had launched the long-delayed Peshawar Safe City Project on an urgent basis. Following its rollout, comprehensive surveys were conducted in D.I. Khan, Bannu, and Lakki Marwat. With the completion of the survey and PC-1 approval, the initiative has now officially entered its implementation phase.
According to the project details:
- D.I. Khan will see the installation of over 400 high-definition surveillance cameras at 86 critical points.
- Bannu will have more than 300 cameras set up at 69 locations.
- Lakki Marwat is set to receive over 250 cameras across 41 sites.
This initiative marks a major leap forward in using technology to monitor public spaces, deter crime, and ensure faster response times in areas historically challenged by security concerns.
