Implementation of this cutting-edge technology aims to strengthen security and surveillance within Peshawar’s red zone
PESHAWAR:
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) security control system in Peshawar, the first of its kind in the country.
Developed at the Central Police Office, the system has commenced data and face detection analysis of approximately 57,000 individuals entering the city’s red zone on a daily basis.
The AI security system will gather and process data on every person, vehicle, and motorcycle entering the red zone, which includes prominent locations such as the Central Jail, Police Line, Corps Commander’s House, Central Police Office, Civil Secretariat, Governor’s House, and Chief Minister’s House.
Notably, for the first time, the system has incorporated data on female militants, terrorists, and criminals in its database. In the event of any such suspicious individual entering the red zone, an alarm will trigger, immediately alerting the nearest police check post.
Furthermore, the AI intelligence system will also keep a record of birds entering the red zone, further enhancing security measures. The implementation of this cutting-edge technology aims to strengthen security and surveillance within the red zone, ensuring the safety of high-profile locations.
Inspector General (IG) of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Police, Akhtar Hayat Khan highlighted the significance of this technological advancement in improving security measures. He emphasized that this project, the first of its kind in Pakistan, was made possible through the cooperation of various security forces.
Many countries around the world have implemented similar technology-based systems to manage traffic and enhance security control by keeping comprehensive data on individuals entering cities. In the initial phase, the AI technology security system has been introduced in Peshawar, and subsequent phases will extend its coverage to Balahisar Fort and other parts of the Cantonment area.
IG Akhtar Hayat Khan further explained that the AI system will revolutionise the investigation process, which traditionally relies on retrieving footage from CCTV cameras, often leading to delays and obstacles. With the new AI system, crucial data can be accessed in real-time, enabling swift action and arrest of suspects, he asserted.
The system’s integration into the red zone and sensitive buildings is expected to bring about a significant transformation in the security apparatus, he added.
