Peshawar – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police, Zulfiqar Hameed, said investigators have made significant progress in the probe into the attack on the FC Headquarters. Preliminary findings indicate that all three attackers were Afghan nationals.
Speaking to the media in Peshawar, IG Hameed confirmed that the attackers’ photographs have been collected, and their fingerprints have been sent to NADRA for verification. Officials are tracing the militants’ route into Peshawar and tracking their connections to extremist networks.
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Evidence uncovered
IG Hameed said police have identified the location where the attackers stayed before the assault. Authorities have seized the motorcycles used by the militants and recovered additional fingerprints from the vehicles. CCTV footage of their movements has been secured, and NADRA has begun work to confirm their identities.
Despite the progress, no facilitators have been arrested so far. Police continue to investigate potential local support networks.
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Enhancing police capabilities
IG Hameed highlighted that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police are receiving modern equipment, including anti-drone technology, to counter evolving terrorist tactics. Bulletproof vehicles are being provided for officers at all levels, from stations to leadership.
He noted that militants have changed their strategies this year, leading to an increase in attempted attacks. However, police successfully thwarted all recent assaults, maintaining public safety and preventing casualties.
Authorities stressed that maintaining vigilance and using advanced technology are essential to counter the evolving threats in Peshawar and across the province. The police remain on high alert, ensuring citizens’ security remains the top priority.
