KP Elite Force privileges enhanced: CM KP

KP Elite Force privileges enhanced: CM KP

NOWSHERA: (APP) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Pervez Khattak on Tuesday announced privileges for KP Elite Force at par with Punjab Elite Force and also increased 20 percent instructor allowance to 40 percent for instructors of Commandant Elite Force and Rs 2 million for encouragement of the force.

Addressing the passing out parade of Elite Police and Special Combat Unit here, CM Pervez Khattak while eulogizing the valour and bravery of the force expressed the confidence that out organized police force would frustrate the designs of terrorists and anti state elements.

He also announced appointment of a permanent doctor and dispenser and transfer of land of heavy firing range to elite police training centre.

Talking to media on the occasion, he said as soon as the political interference was eliminated from the police force the performance of KP police improved considerable, adding that if the politicians work for the welfare of masses and strengthening of institutions the governance improves certainly.

To a question, he said the provincial government of KP has set a new standard with regard to police system and now the performance of force would further improve. He said a safeguard has been introduced in police system that would not let anyone to interfere in its affairs.

Regarding PSL, Khattak said he would try to go to watch PSL final in Lahore. He said PTI wants to see peace and harmony in the country and prayed peaceful conduct of PSL final match.

Earlier, addressing the passing out parade, KP CM said that remarkable improvement has been witnessed in the performance of police force. He said measures would be taken for infrastructure development, training and other requirements of Elite Force Training Centre Nowshera.

The CM said that PTI government has introduced KP Police Act 2017 introducing revolutionary changes in the police act and made it exemplary for others.

He said the act has made the KP police one of the best police forces in Asia and the fact was acknowledged by national and international organizations.