Special Combat Unit
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| Special Combat Unit | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2015 - present |
| Country | Pakistan Pakistan |
| Branch | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police |
| Type | Special Forces/Light Infantry |
| Role | Special Operations Force, Counter-Terrorism, Sting operation |
| Size | 150 |
| Nickname | SCU |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial commander | Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
The Special Combat Unit (SCU) is a rapid-deployment counter-terrorism branch of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police with its jurisdiction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Operating across the province, the force handles sting operations, interdictions, counter-terrorism operations, including airborne operations and amphibious operations—both independently and in support of other police units or law enforcement agencies.[1][2]
The training of the first contingent of 150 personnel begin on 13 May 2014. A contingent of 32 women commandos[3] joined the force on 11 February 2015.[4] By the end of 2015, the unit aims to have 1050 personal deployed in 12 stations across the province.[5][6]
See also
References
- ^ KP police raise Special Combat Unit
- ^ Special Combat Unit training for KP policemen starts
- ^ Special Combat Unit begins training
- ^ Khan attends ‘women commandos’ passing out Parade
- ^ K-P police to have a special force similar to US Marines: Khattak
- ^ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa establishes Special Combat Unit