PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Police Introduce Anti-Drone Jamming Technology, First Use in Peshawar
According to TV reports, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have introduced anti-drone jamming technology in the province. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Qasim Khan stated that Peshawar police has utilized anti-drone jamming technology for the first time.
CCPO Qasim Khan explained that drone jamming guns were used during the central procession of Youm-e-Ashura. The drone jamming system monitors drone cameras in the airspace.
He highlighted that the anti-drone technology system aided in jamming drone cameras effectively.
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CCPO Peshawar mentioned that drones suspected to be used by terrorists in southern regions can now be intercepted. The new technology can disable suspicious drones up to 3 kilometers away.
It should be noted that last month, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police also decided to purchase thermal drones. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hamid had stated that the purchase of thermal drones would assist operations during nighttime.
IGP Zulfiqar Hamid had reported that drones were being used by terrorist groups in tribal and southern districts. The use of drones has increased worldwide.
He expressed concern over the increasing use of drones by terrorists and emphasized the need for police to monitor drones in all regions.
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