LAHORE: Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has rolled out a state-of-the-art Command and Control Mobile Unit, designed to give security operations a new technological edge in the fight against terrorism.
The specialised vehicle functions as a “mobile operations headquarters” and is deployed at major events including the Raiwind congregation, the annual Urs at Data Darbar, cricket matches, Ashura processions and large political gatherings. From this single platform, officials can monitor the situation on the ground, issue commands and coordinate multiple teams in real time.
According to a CTD, the vehicle also serves as the department’s mobile technical wing, providing live data, video feeds and analytical support to field units during operations. Inside, it houses multi-powered workstations, a small conference corner, presentation mode facilities, a modern air-conditioning system and a refrigerator, effectively turning it into a fully equipped control room suitable for sensitive and long-duration missions.
The mobile unit is capable of rapidly reaching hot-pursuit teams from Lahore to Karachi, Quetta or Peshawar, and can act as a back-up command centre in remote or border areas. It connects CTD headquarters, regional and district offices, as well as special operations teams, to both offline and online databases, Punjab Police applications and telecom networks, allowing all specialised software and portals to run from a single integrated platform.
The vehicle is fitted with a network of 360-degree PTZ cameras, pin-hole cameras, drones and a facial recognition system that can flag suspects in large crowds. In addition to thermal imaging and live drone feeds, GIS mapping enables continuous tracking of sensitive routes, residences and workplaces.
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