On the direction of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Grand Police Katcha operation entered the 42nd day

On the direction of IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar, Grand Police Katcha operation entered the 42nd day
In Rahimyar Khan and Rajanpur police operations, so far, 10 dacoits were killed, 46 arrested, 18 surrendered, 09 hostages were recovered.  Spokesperson Punjab Police
Under the leadership of RPO DG Khan Captain Retired Sajjad Hasan Khan, the police force equipped with modern weapons and armored vehicles entered the difficult terrain of ​​Katcha Moro.
Punjab Police achieved great success in the operation, Waqar alias Waqari Imrani, who was considered a symbol of fear, surrendered along with five accomplices.  RPO DG Khan
Waqar alias Waqari Imrani gang was involved in serious incidents like kidnapping for ransom, robbery, dacoity, arms smuggling and murder. Spokesperson Punjab Police
Rahim Yar Khan Police after clearing Katcha Karachi is putting full focus on Katcha  Rajwani, Spokesperson Punjab Police
Police also used drone technology against dacoits in the Katcha Rajwani Peninsula, a police spokesperson said.

Under the direction of Inspector General Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, the Grand Police Katcha  operation continued on the 42nd day.  The police teams continued shelling  hideouts of  the criminals and forced them to retreat.  According to the details, 10 dacoits have been killed so far in Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur police operations, 46 have been arrested and 18 have surrendered while the police teams have safely recovered 09 hostages.  Spokesperson of Punjab Police said that under the leadership of RPO DG Khan Captain Retired Sajjad Hasan Khan, the police force equipped with modern weapons and armored vehicles entered the difficult area of ​​Katcha Moro and  achieved great success with timely action.  The dangerous criminal Waqar alias Waqari Imrani, considered a symbol of fear, surrendered along with five associates, RPO DG Khan said that Waqar alias Waqari Imrani gang was involved in serious incidents like kidnapping for ransom, dacoity, robbery, arms smuggling and murder.  Huge quantity of weapons, SMG guns, ammunition have also been recovered from the surrendering criminals.  Spokesperson of Punjab Police said that in Katcha Moro, the hideouts of Gora Imrani and pit gangs involved in kidnapping for ransom, theft, robbery, dacoity are being besieged and the advancement  is underway. Armored vehicles of police force have demolished secret hideouts in Katcha Moro area . 
Spokesperson Punjab Police further said that Rahim Yar Khan Police has fully focused on Katcha Rajwani after clearing Katcha Karachi, and the police have  also used drone technology against dacoits in Katcha Rajwani Peninsula.  He said that the police  started this operation against dacoits and chased them   with the help of drones on the wide and dangerous Katcha  Peninsula between the Indus River.  DPO Rahim Yar Khan Rizwan Umar Gondal said that the police have  upgraded the school and dispensary under self  help and the police school and dispensary have been moved out of tents into buildings.

 

(Handout No. 237)

Syed Mubashar Hussain

Director Public Relations
Punjab Police

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Press Release Date: 
Saturday, May 20, 2023