Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, also known as KPK Police or KP Police, is the provincial law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public safety and order in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Its core functions include crime prevention, criminal investigation, traffic management, and the enforcement of both provincial and national statutes. The agency operates from its headquarters located in Pakistan, serving the entire province through a network of district and city police units. As a government body, it works under the authority of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial administration to uphold the rule of law. The police force is tasked with protecting citizens, safeguarding property, and ensuring the peaceful conduct of daily life across the region.

In December 2021, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police experienced a significant cyber security breach when hackers infiltrated its information systems and exfiltrated sensitive data. The stolen material comprised facial recognition records and more than 1,400 official documents, which the attackers subsequently offered for sale on online platforms. Investigators described the perpetrators as being of foreign origin, indicating an external threat to the department's digital infrastructure. The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in the police department's data protection measures and raised concerns about the security of biometric and operational information. Following the breach, the compromised data was reported to be circulating in illicit markets, prompting calls for improved cyber resilience within the agency. This event remains a notable example of the cyber risks faced by law enforcement organisations in the region.