By Dr Zardar Wazir
WANA: Police in Lower South Waziristan have been equipped with a modern anti-drone gun in a move aimed at strengthening law enforcement amid rising attacks in Pakistan’s north-west tribal districts.
The equipment was supplied under the leadership of District Police Officer Muhammad Tahir Shah Wazir, a senior officer of the Police Service of Pakistan. According to a police spokesperson, the system was provided by the Peshawar capital city police officer and personally brought to the district by the DPO.
Officials described the induction of the anti-drone gun as a key step towards modernizing policing in Lower South Waziristan and addressing non-conventional security threats. Police said the system would enhance operational capacity, particularly in detecting and neutralizing aerial threats. It is expected to play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive installations, government buildings, public spaces, and police checkposts, as militant groups increasingly turn to unconventional tactics.
“The use of drone technology for surveillance and potential attacks has become a serious concern in recent years,” a senior officer said. “This advanced tool will help detect, prevent, and respond to drone-based threats, strengthening overall security preparedness.”
The move comes amid a surge in militant violence across Lower and Upper South Waziristan and neighboring North Waziristan, where civilians and security personnel have faced bomb blasts, targeted killings, kidnappings, and repeated assaults on police posts. Residents and community leaders have repeatedly called for long-term measures to restore public confidence and ensure peace.
Security analysts say countering evolving threats requires modern technology, better intelligence-sharing, and coordinated operations. “Traditional policing alone is no longer sufficient,” one analyst said.
Despite the region’s rugged terrain and limited resources, police said they are adapting strategies, pursuing specialized training, and seeking further equipment to improve effectiveness. Residents welcomed the anti-drone system, calling it a timely step that could help curb militant activity and improve security, though observers cautioned that technology alone cannot resolve deep-rooted challenges.
