Three bandits killed as police operation in katcha enters 11th day
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 19, 2023
SADIQABAD: At least three bandits have been killed, while 18 were rounded up as the grand operation of Punjab police launched in katcha areas of Sadiqabad entered its 11th day, ARY News reported on Wednesday.
According to the police spokesperson, the operation against the katcha bandits is underway in full swing and so far three of them have been shot dead while 18 others have been arrested by the troops.
The spokesperson said that heavy weapons and explosives have also been recovered from the dens of the dacoits, while thousands of acres of land has been evacuated from the criminals.
On April 9, Punjab police launched a grand operation against bandits in katcha areas of Sadiqabad with use of modern weaponry and bulletproof vehicles.
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A grand operation was launched against bandits in katcha areas of Sadiqabad under the supervision of Inspector General (IG) Punjab Dr Usman Anwar following the directives of the National Security Council.
According to the Punjab police chief, the force restored check posts in the katcha area and police advanced to the rural areas today. Moreover, the Sindh police also launched an operation in its areas to clear the hideouts of the criminals and establish the state writ.