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KARACHI:
The Sindh and Punjab Police have resolved to launch a joint intelligence-based operation in opposition to the riverine dacoits working within the border areas of each provinces, together with Ghotki, Kashmore, Rajanpur, and Rahim Yar Khan.
In a associated transfer, the Punjab authorities has elevated the bounty on these bandits from Rs1 million to Rs10 million.
Speaking to Express News, IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon disclosed that Punjab’s IG Usman Anwar had reached out to collaborate on a crackdown in opposition to the riverine criminals.
Memon highlighted that each provinces recurrently share intelligence to disrupt the sanctuaries of those dacoits and conduct joint floor operations in opposition to them.
Detailing his dialog with Punjab IG Usman Anwar, Memon said that the police forces of Sindh and Punjab would begin a crackdown within the border areas.
He identified the problem in figuring out jurisdiction within the riverine areas, as dacoits have a tendency to maneuver to Punjab throughout an operation by Sindh police and vice versa. However, Memon stated that the state of affairs was completely different now, as each provinces had been united of their efforts to take efficient motion in opposition to the outlaws.
Memon confirmed that preparations are full for the operation after the dacoits’ current assault in Machka, which resulted within the deaths of 12 law enforcement officials. The crackdown will goal three infamous gangs: Sher, Andhar, and Kosh.
SSP Ghotki Sammer Noor reported that the crackdown on bandits within the border areas of Sindh and Punjab is underway, with some dacoits killed and others arrested via coordination between the 2 police forces. He famous that the current assault on police was a retaliatory response by the outlaws.
Punjab police sources disclosed that three dacoit gangs—Kosh, Sher, and Andhar—are actively concentrating on police. In addition, two infamous gangs led by Bux Ali Sher and Gudail Sher have additionally launched assaults within the border areas of Ghotki, Rahim Yar Khan, and Kashmore.
SSP Kashmore Bashir Barohi stated the gangs of Rahib Sher and Tanu Sher had beforehand focused police and are actually receiving assist from one other group led by Yaqoob Mirani. Following the current martyrdom of police officers in Rahim Yar Khan, extra personnel and armoured automobiles have been deployed to Kashmore and the border areas.
Police sources talked about that the dacoits are exploiting the aftermath of current rains, as 10 to fifteen toes of water has collected in cracks across the Indus River, making it troublesome for the police to achieve the dacoits’ hideouts within the riverine areas.
Meanwhile, the dacoits have taken lacking police constable Ahmed Nawaz hostage, demanding that the police withdraw from the riverine areas and vacate their checkpoints.
They have threatened to kill the kidnapped officer if their calls for should not met and launched a video of the captive interesting to the Punjab CM, IG, and DPO Rahim Yar Khan for assist.
An FIR has been lodged in opposition to over 140 dacoits from the Kosh, Sher, and Salra gangs following the Rahim Yar Khan ambush. The FIR names 131 attackers, with 10 others listed as unknown assailants. Charges embody homicide, tried homicide, and anti-terrorism offences.
Additionally, the Punjab authorities has raised the pinnacle cash on riverine dacoits from Rs1 million to Rs10 million.
The Punjab Home Department has made public the names, photos, and bounties of 20 infamous bandits, together with Shahid s/o Kamal, Mujeeb s/o Aman Ullah, Wahab s/o Aman Ullah, Ghani s/o Ali Bux, Ahmer aka Shobi s/o Rasool, and others.
