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LAHORE:
The Punjab authorities has introduced bounties of as much as Rs10 million on the heads of essentially the most harmful kacha dacoits in an effort to get rid of the persistent risk posed by these criminals.
According to a authorities notification issued on Friday, high-value targets are topic to a Rs10 million bounty, whereas Rs5 million and Rs2.5 million rewards are being provided for different harmful bandits in decrease classes.
The determination is a part of a broader technique to revive peace within the area, following a long time of expensive and largely unsuccessful operations towards the dacoits.
Meanwhile, within the aftermath of yesterday’s violent incident through which a police van was attacked with rockets, ensuing within the deaths of over 12 policemen and a number of accidents, the Punjab authorities has changed the highest police command in Rahim Yar Khan.
DPO Imran Ahmed Malik, SP Muhammad Javed Akhtar Jatoi, and DSP Kaleem Ahmad have been requested to report back to the Central Police Office. Rizwan Omer Gondal, previously Senior Superintendent of Police on the CTD Punjab in Lahore, has been appointed the brand new DPO of Rahim Yar Khan. Gondal beforehand served in the identical function and was concerned in the newest joint anti-kacha bandit operation performed by the Sindh and Punjab police.
Despite spending billions of rupees from the nationwide exchequer for the reason that Nineteen Nineties, the issue has continued. Last 12 months, a joint operation by the Sindh and Punjab police was launched, costing over Rs4 billion, but the problem stays unresolved. Reports point out that these bandits typically disappear when operations start, solely to re-emerge later, typically with larger power.
On Friday, the final rites had been carried out for cops killed in a latest assault by the Kacha bandits. The funeral was attended by high-ranking officers, together with Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Punjab Home Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal, and Punjab Inspector General (IG) of Police Dr Usman Anwar.
Addressing these gathered, Home Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal reaffirmed the federal government’s dedication to pursuing the outlaws.
“The sacrifices of our martyrs won’t go in useless,” Mengal said. “The operation towards the Kacha bandits will proceed till the realm is totally rid of those criminals.” Mengal assured the general public that the federal government, in collaboration with the police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), is set to revive the rule of regulation within the area.
Following the funeral, Mengal visited the positioning of the assault and held a gathering to debate the long run plan of action. He additionally visited Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan, the place he met with injured cops, providing help and making certain they obtain the absolute best care.
Punjab IG Police Dr Usman Anwar, accompanied by senior officers, visited the injured officers and praised the bravery and sacrifices of the Punjab Police. He highlighted that the police drive has persistently confronted challenges from terrorists, bandits, and different criminals within the Kacha space and border posts. Dr Anwar assured the injured officers of the federal government’s full help, pledging that operations would proceed till the area is secured.
The operation towards the Kacha bandits has been ongoing for a number of months, with bandits often focusing on regulation enforcement personnel. The dense forests and riverine belts of the Kacha space present pure hideouts for the bandits, making operations difficult. Nonetheless, the federal government stays dedicated to eradicating these criminals.
In response to the latest assault, the Punjab Government has deployed contemporary contingents of CTD and police to the Kacha space with orders to accentuate the operation. The authorities can also be contemplating deploying superior know-how and extra sources to help the continuing efforts.
