LAHORE: Trainee Deputy Superintendents of Police from the National Police Academy met with Deputy Inspector General of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab, Umar Salamat, where they were briefed on the department’s initiatives to combat terrorism. The meeting underscored the CTD’s significant role in maintaining peace and fostering economic growth in Punjab.
DIG Umar Salamat emphasized the importance of advanced operational training for CTD personnel, equipping them to address terrorism with professionalism. He highlighted the department’s success in thwarting threats, attributing it to the courage and sacrifice of the Counter Terrorism Force Punjab.
The briefing included insights into how Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has bolstered the CTD with modern infrastructure and technology, which has improved the force’s operational capacity. The discussion concluded with a Q and A session, where trainee officers gained practical insights from DIG Salamat on handling counter-terrorism challenges.