Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cm Sohail Afridi Denies Security Withdrawal Claims

On February 25, 2026, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi publicly denied the claims made by former Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur regarding the withdrawal of his security detail, labeling the reports as false. Afridi stated, "This is a lie. No security has been withdrawn from anyone. I am not so free that I would keep taking security back," and characterized the situation as a non-issue aimed at generating media attention. Despite Afridi's assertions, sources confirmed that Gandapur's entire 16-member security squad, which included two jammer operators, eight gunmen, and six drivers, was indeed recalled on Afridi's orders, raising concerns about security in the high-risk Dera Ismail Khan region where Gandapur resides. Gandapur expressed serious concern over this decision, emphasizing the necessity of his security setup due to ongoing threat alerts in the area.