CRIME

KP Government Targets "Internal Facilitators": Over 2,000 Individuals Identified for Alleged Terrorist Support

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Home Department has ordered a massive crackdown on over 2,000 individuals, including government employees and contractors, suspected of facilitating terrorist activities.
2026-05-13
KP Government Targets

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the KP Home Department issued a directive to all provincial departments to take decisive action against "insider threats." According to official documents, the government has identified a massive network of facilitators embedded within various administrative sectors.

  • Mass Identification: More than 2,000 individuals, including government employees and contractors, have been flagged for allegedly assisting militants.

  • The "Schedule Four" Directive: The Home Department has ordered that these identified suspects be formally notified and placed under Schedule Four of the Anti-Terrorism Act. This status imposes strict travel restrictions, surveillance, and regular check-ins with local police.

  • Digital Profiling: Provincial departments are tasked with compiling comprehensive data on these employees and uploading it to a centralized online software for real-time monitoring.

  • Broad Scope: The investigation targets not only permanent civil servants but also private contractors and associates who have allegedly leveraged their positions to support terrorist activities.