14 KP districts declared highly sensitive ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Mar, 2026) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has declared 14 districts as “highly sensitive” and 10 others as “sensitive” in view of potential security threats ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, officials said on Tuesday.

According to the official sources, all law enforcement agencies, including police and Rescue 1122, have been placed on alert. Leave of personnel have been canceled and special duty schedules have been issued to ensure maximum security during the festive period.

Authorities have also announced enhanced security measures for Chand Raat (the eve of Eid).

Additional personnel will be deployed in sensitive districts to maintain law and order.

Hospitals across the province have been instructed to remain prepared for any emergency situation. Leave of doctors, nurses and paramedical staff have been restricted, while steps have been taken to ensure the availability of medicines and necessary medical supplies.

The government aims to ensure peaceful celebrations of Eid-ul-Fitr by taking proactive security and emergency preparedness measures across the province.

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