Elite Police

Elite Police Force, Punjab
Elite Police Insignia
Active1998 - present
CountryPakistan Pakistan
BranchPunjab Police (Pakistan)
TypeSpecial Forces/Police Tactical Unit
RoleSpecial Operations Force
Domestic Counter-Terrorism and Law Enforcement
Nickname(s)Elite Police Force (EPF)
Motto(s)Allahu Akbar
Engagements2009 attack on the Sri Lanka national cricket team
Lahore police academy attack
Commanders
Ceremonial commanderChief 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.

  1. ^ "India condemns police academy attack". Dawn.com. 2009-03-31. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
  2. ^ "How Pakistan academy attack started". BBC. 2009-03-30. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
  3. ^ "Sri Lanka cricket team attacked". Yahoo news. Retrieved 2009-03-11.