Elite Police Force, Punjab | |
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![]() Elite Police Insignia | |
Active | 1998 - present |
Country | ![]() |
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.