ISLAMABAD: Kashmore police reported an encounter in the district’s katcha area where they claim to have neutralized eight dacoits,Today.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Amjad Ali Shaikh reported that a group of dacoits was killed during a police encounter in the katcha area of Kashmore. The encounter took place when the dacoits were crossing into Sindh’s katcha area from Punjab.
Among the deceased dacoits was Janu Indhar, the leader of the notorious Indhar gang, who had a reward of Rs 10 million on his head. The police warned the gang members for their involvement in serious crimes, including dacoities, kidnapping for ransom, and murders.
In response to the growing banditry in the region, the Sindh government authorized a military operation against the bandit gangs in Shikarpur’s katcha area.
Provincial minister Mir Shabbir Bijarani stated that the military and Rangers personnel would join forces with the Sindh police to conduct the operation.
Currently, a search operation is underway in the area to ensure the safety and security of the region’s residents. The authorities are committed to eradicating the menace of banditry and restoring peace to the katcha region.
The situation in the area has been a cause for concern due to the rising criminal activities of these dacoit gangs. The joint operation by the military, Rangers, and the police aims to bring an end to their reign of terror and restore law and order in the region.
The public’s safety is a top priority, and authorities are making efforts to neutralize any criminal elements that pose a threat to the region’s peace and stability.
Pakistan Cautiously Admires The Efforts Of The Afghan Taliban To Counter Cross-Border Terrorism
Meanwhile, Asif Durrani, Pakistan’s special representative on Afghanistan, stated that the interim government has taken certain steps to address Pakistan’s and its neighbors’ concerns regarding cross-border terrorism, including China. However, Durrani cautioned that it is too early to speculate on the outcome of these efforts.
Since the Afghan Taliban regained power in August 2021, Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terrorist attacks. Consequently, Pakistan urged the interim government to take decisive actions against the TTP, responsible for cross-border attacks. Durrani acknowledged that steps are being taken to neutralize the TTP but emphasized that it will take time, considering that the process is still in its initial stages.
