PESHAWAR: Protective nets have been installed at sensitive police stations and checkposts across Peshawar and other areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in response to growing threat of drone attacks by terrorists.

Officials said on Monday that such security measures helped thwart two drone attacks targeting Matani police station.

In recent months, terrorists have attempted to target police stations and checkposts in Peshawar and other districts using quadcopters and drones.

The officials said a drone attack on a house in Hassankhel killed a woman and injured several other people.

A police checkpost at Tarnab Farm, located within the jurisdiction of Chamkani and Matani police stations, was also targeted by a quadcopter in recent days, injuring several people.

Police officials said the nets are aimed at preventing drones and quadcopters from targeting police facilities and ensuring the safety of personnel and buildings.

Published in Dawn, September 15th, 2026