| Elite Police Force, Punjab | |
|---|---|
 Elite Police Insignia | |
| Active | 1998 - present |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Branch | Punjab Police (Pakistan) |
| Type | Special Forces/Police Tactical Unit |
| Role | Special Operations Force Domestic Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement |
| Nickname(s) | Elite Police Force (EPF) |
| Motto(s) | Allahu Akbar |
| Engagements | 2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team Lahore police academy attack |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial commander | Chief Minister Punjab |
The Elite Police (Urdu: اشرافیہ پولیس), also known as the "Elite Police Force" or "Police Commandos",[1][2][3] is a branch of the Punjab Police specializing in counter-terrorist operations and VIP security duties, as well as acting against serious crime and performing high-risk operations which can't be carried out by the regular police. It was formed in 1998 as a counterterrorism unit, but over time its duties expanded to VIP escort.
- ^ "India condemns police academy attack". Dawn.com. 2009-03-31. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
- ^ "How Pakistan academy attack started". BBC. 2009-03-30. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
- ^ "Sri Lanka cricket team attacked". Yahoo news. Retrieved 2009-03-11.